CoinDCX: availability and regulation
CoinDCX is an Indian cryptocurrency exchange. It is registered with the Financial Intelligence Unit in India and serves Indian users. It dealt with a company account security breach in 2025, and its founders faced a legal matter in 2026, both of which are useful context before using it.
Information, not advice. This is general information, not legal, tax, or financial advice. Verify the current rules with a qualified local professional and the official regulator before acting.
CoinDCX is one of the larger cryptocurrency exchanges in India. As of April 2026 it is registered with the Financial Intelligence Unit in India for anti money laundering supervision and serves Indian users. In July 2025 it disclosed a breach of an internal company account of around 44 million dollars and stated that no user funds were lost, covering the loss from its own reserves. India taxes crypto gains heavily, so understand both the platform context and the tax rules before acting.
What CoinDCX is
CoinDCX is a centralised cryptocurrency exchange founded in 2018 and focused on the Indian market. It offers spot trading in Indian rupee and crypto pairs, along with other products for Indian users.
The platform is custodial, which means CoinDCX holds assets on behalf of users. It publishes proof of reserves disclosures and states that it maintains an investor protection fund. Users who prefer to control their own keys would need a separate self custody wallet.
CoinDCX is built for Indian users and works with Indian rupee deposits. Fees and supported assets change over time, so confirm the current schedule on the platform before trading.
Registrations and licences
- India, registration. Registration with the Financial Intelligence Unit in India as a reporting entity under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, with a registration reference of VA00030982 reported by the platform (as of April 2026).
- Security certification. ISO/IEC 27001 information security certification, reported by the platform alongside an investor protection fund and proof of reserves disclosures (as of April 2026).
- Security incident, 2025. In July 2025 CoinDCX disclosed a breach of an internal company account of around 44 million dollars. It stated that no user funds were affected and that it covered the loss from company reserves (as of April 2026).
- Legal matter, 2026. In 2026 reports stated that the co founders faced police action in a separate matter, which the company said it disputes. This is an evolving situation, so confirm the current position from primary reporting (as of April 2026).
Each registration is stated as of 21 June 2026. Licences and registrations change. Confirm the current position on the regulator register and the licences page of the platform before acting.
Where CoinDCX is available
As of April 2026 CoinDCX serves users in India and is registered with the Financial Intelligence Unit for anti money laundering supervision. It is an exchange focused on India rather than a global one.
Because of the 2025 security incident and the 2026 legal reporting, anyone considering CoinDCX should read the current status on the platform and from primary reporting before depositing funds. Confirm availability for your situation on CoinDCX directly.
CoinDCX is one of several platforms available to users in India. Availability and context matter, so compare the exchanges that are genuinely available and registered in India before you choose.
Regulator and sources
The relevant authority is the Financial Intelligence Unit in India, which maintains the list of registered crypto reporting entities. Security and legal developments are drawn from the disclosures of the platform and from reported coverage.
- Financial Intelligence Unit, India, list of registered virtual digital asset reporting entities.
- CoinDCX, official disclosures on registration, the 2025 security incident, and proof of reserves.
- Reported coverage in 2025 and 2026 of the CoinDCX security incident and the legal matter involving the founders.
Frequently asked questions
Is CoinDCX registered in India?
Yes. As of April 2026 CoinDCX is registered with the Financial Intelligence Unit in India as a reporting entity under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, with a registration reference of VA00030982 reported by the platform. Confirm the current registration on the official list before acting.
Did the 2025 CoinDCX breach affect user funds?
CoinDCX disclosed a breach of an internal company account of around 44 million dollars in July 2025 and stated that no user funds were affected, covering the loss from its own reserves. This is current as of April 2026. Confirm the latest position on the platform.
Is CoinDCX still operating?
Yes. As of April 2026 CoinDCX remains operational and available to users in India. Given the 2025 security incident and 2026 legal reporting, read the current status on the platform and from primary reporting before acting.
How is crypto taxed in India?
As of April 2026 India taxes gains on virtual digital assets at a flat 30 percent, with a 1 percent tax deducted at source on transfers, administered by the Income Tax Department. This is general information and not tax advice. Verify the current rules before filing.
Does CoinDCX hold my crypto for me?
Yes. CoinDCX is a custodial platform, so it holds the assets in your account on your behalf. If you prefer to control your own private keys you would need a separate self custody wallet. This is general information, not advice.
Rules change frequently. Exchange availability, registrations, and the rules that govern them can change at short notice and vary by region. CoinDCX has dealt with a 2025 security incident and 2026 legal reporting that remain relevant context. The position on this page is dated 21 June 2026. Confirm the current status with the named regulator and the platform before you act.
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