Indian scammers use Tether’s USDT to launder funds outside the country

Cybercriminals in the Indian state of Rajasthan are using stablecoins like USDT to funnel illicit loot to scam operators outside the country. According to local media, Rajasthan law enforcement has arrested several money mules who played a critical role in converting over inr 1 crore (approximately $115,546) into Tether (USDT) before funneling it to international […]

Indian crypto exchange Mudrex suspends withdrawals amid 200% growth in user base

Crypto exchange Mudrex announced Sunday that it has temporarily suspended crypto withdrawals, citing compliance concerns and the need to prevent misuse by bad actors. Mudrex, a Bengaluru-based crypto exchange platform supported by Y Combinator, Better Capital, and Woodstock Fund, has temporarily paused withdrawals. Founder Alankar Saxena, in an X post on Jan. 12, explained that […]