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Crypto India: Maharashtra Brings Crypto Under Depositor Protection Law

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Nidhi Kolhapur

The Maharashtra government will set up dedicated financial monitoring units in every district to identify fraudulent investment schemes and protect depositors. Announcing the move during discussions on the Maharashtra Protection of Interests of Depositors (Amendment) Bill, 2026, Minister of State for Home Yogesh Kadam said the Bill also brings cryptocurrencies and virtual digital assets under its ambit to help recover victims’ losses. The amendments are significant as they aim to curb financial fraud, speed up legal proceedings, and strengthen depositor protection. The Bill also proposes stricter appeal rules and will now move forward through the legislative process.

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Nidhi Kolhapur

Qadir Ak is the founder of Coinpedia. He has over a decade of experience writing about technology and has been covering the blockchain and cryptocurrency space since 2010. He has also interviewed a few prominent experts within the cryptocurrency space.

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