Crypto exchange giants mulling India foray despite regulatory uncertainty
Kraken, Bitfinex and KuCoin could become the next major crypto exchanges to attempt to service India’s estimated 15 million crypto investors. Some of the biggest names in the crypto exchange business are reportedly eager to capture India’s cryptocurrency trading market, even as the government is yet to issue clear-cut regulatory policies.According to Reuters, sources say Kraken, Bitfinex and KuCoin are examining the potential for setting up shop in India.Crypto exchange giant Binance entered the Indian market back in 2019, acquiring one of the country’s most recognizable cryptocurrency....
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