India Mandates Cybersecurity Audits for Crypto Exchanges Amid Record Surge in Hacks

India tightens crypto oversight with mandatory cybersecurity audits for exchanges amid rising hacks. | Credit: Getty Images. Key Takeaways India makes cybersecurity audits mandatory for all registered crypto exchanges and service providers. Platforms must hire CERT-In–approved auditors for periodic checks. Crypto-related crimes now account for up to 25% of all cybercrime cases in the country. India is tightening its grip on the crypto industry with a sweeping new rule: all registered exchanges, c ...