India's locking down messaging apps starting Jan 1, 2027 🇮🇳
New SIM-binding rules hitting $WhatsApp, Telegram & Signal. Govt cracking down on cybercrime/fraud.
What's changing:
• Your registered SIM must stay in the device
• WhatsApp Web/desktop sessions getting stricter logout rules
• If you run multiple devices without SIMs, you're cooked
This ISN'T a ban. Just tighter KYC-style enforcement on comms.
Details still fuzzy but the directive is confirmed. Expect friction if you're juggling burner numbers or running ops across devices.
Watch how this plays out for privacy-focused projects and anon culture in the region.
New SIM-binding rules hitting $WhatsApp, Telegram & Signal. Govt cracking down on cybercrime/fraud.
What's changing:
• Your registered SIM must stay in the device
• WhatsApp Web/desktop sessions getting stricter logout rules
• If you run multiple devices without SIMs, you're cooked
This ISN'T a ban. Just tighter KYC-style enforcement on comms.
Details still fuzzy but the directive is confirmed. Expect friction if you're juggling burner numbers or running ops across devices.
Watch how this plays out for privacy-focused projects and anon culture in the region.