Crypto Meets the Boardroom: CoinDCX Hires Ex-Kotak CRO Arvind Kathpalia to Boost Investor Trust.
CoinDCX, India's leading cryptocurrency exchange, appointed Arvind Kathpalia, former President and Group Chief Risk Officer at Kotak Mahindra Bank, to its Advisory Board on November 23, 2025. This marks the first such appointment of a traditional finance veteran in India's crypto sector, aimed at bolstering governance and risk management amid regulatory shifts.
Key Announcement
CoinDCX, India's leading cryptocurrency exchange, appointed Arvind Kathpalia, former President and Group Chief Risk Officer at Kotak Mahindra Bank
Kathpalia's Expertise
With nearly 40 years in financial services, Kathpalia led risk oversight at Kotak Mahindra Bank for over 22 years, alongside roles at Standard Chartered and ANZ in operations, technology, and strategy. He will advise on risk frameworks, culture building, global standards alignment, and long-term strategies for regulated growth.
CoinDCX's Compliance Focus
CoinDCX pioneered FIU registration under PMLA, contributed to AML guidelines, launched a Crypto Investor Protection Fund, and undergoes third-party audits to prioritize user safety. Kathpalia's role bridges traditional finance rigor with Web3, enhancing trust as crypto gains traction in India.
Leadership Quotes
Arvind Kathpalia stated CoinDCX leads in building a safe digital asset ecosystem, emphasizing robust risk governance for regulation. Sumit Gupta, Co-founder, highlighted matching traditional finance standards to protect customers and scale compliantly.
Key Statements
Arvind Kathpalia noted CoinDCX's role in India's emerging digital asset ecosystem and the need for robust risk governance. Sumit Gupta, Co-founder, emphasized matching traditional finance rigor for customer trust.

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