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Both CoinDCX and COINSWITCH Kuber exchanges in India have suspended deposits and withdrawals citing know your customer (KYC) regulations for the decision.
Some Indian investors fear that the exchanges may have used assets on Celsius Network and BlockFi, though there has been no evidence of this.
I don't feel safe with @CoinDCX or any exchange who stops you withdrawing your #Cryptos
I sold my assets in INR @CoinDCX and withdrew, use that money to buy btc or some other exchange
Stay safe ?? don't trust anyone https://t.co/NI2NFvkXhN
— nirajhodler.eth (@nirajhodler) June 20, 2022
Both CoinDCX and Coinswitch Kuber have that the withdrawal suspension is due to KYC requirements, though this has not appeased Indian investors.
Coinswitch Kuber responded to a user on Twitter, saying that deposits and withdrawals have been disabled because it needs further clarity from regulators and policymakers.
Hey Pranav, please know that crypto deposits and withdrawals have been disabled as we need further clarity from our regulators and policymakers. However, trading within the app is available. You can buy, sell, deposit, and also withdraw the amount.
— CoinSwitch Kuber Support (@CSKSupport) June 21, 2022
CoinDCX has said that users must complete the KYC process to enable crypto deposits and withdrawals. Some functionality remains available for CoinDX, such as the ability to deposit or withdraw funds through INR.
ANNOUNCEMENT ??
Users have been asking questions regarding our deposits/withdrawal facilities.
Here's a breakdown on
– Importance of KYC, ??
– How CoinDCX is working to ensure compliance,??
– How does it impact you???
Learn more ??https://t.co/dxINFBY9l6
— CoinDCX: Making Crypto Accessible to Indians (@CoinDCX) June 20, 2022
While there is no evidence that the fallout from Celsius and BlockFi has anything to do with the suspension, Indian investors feel uneasy. For the moment, it appears that investors will have to complete the KYC process to ensure that their funds are in their control.
Looks like they lend people's assets on @CelsiusNetwork@BlockFi without their consent
As cel has stopped withdrawal, maybe @CoinDCX assets also stuck there, hence they are not allowing users to take out their #Crypto
I don't have a good feeling
Stay safe #reducecryptotax
— nirajhodler.eth (@nirajhodler) June 21, 2022
Market crash having cascading effects
The slump in the market has resulted in severe damage to some well-known entities, which in turn has had a knock-on effect on other entities.
Celsius Network’s financial issues have had wide-ranging effects, with Nansen saying that it was partly responsible for the meltdown. The company has hired insolvency experts, while a lead investor has proposed a recovery plan
Three Arrows Capital, a crypto-focused hedge, is also rumored to be having trouble facing margin calls. It is facing massive losses and is looking for outside intervention to navigate the crisis. The hedge fund was one of many affected by the Terra ecosystem crash.
Investors in India have suffered greatly
India is not the only country to face the harsh effects of the crypto market crash, though investors in the country have much else to feel strongly about.
The country recently imposed heavy taxation rules that take a huge cut out of earnings, which has led to a huge drop in trading volumes.
Indian investors are not permitted to offset losses against gains with the new tax laws, doubling their woes. With such heavy losses from the crash, they will have to bear the pain.
The government, meanwhile, is calling for a global consensus on crypto regulation before imposing a wider framework.
