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Summary: WhatsApp’s biggest market is becoming its toughest test Crunch

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- India's government has issued new rules requiring WhatsApp to link user accounts to SIM cards and enforce frequent re-authentication, aiming to combat rising cyber fraud.
- The regulations risk disrupting WhatsApp's functionality and established workflows, particularly impacting the many small businesses in India that rely on WhatsApp Business for commerce.
- These rules directly challenge WhatsApp's recent efforts to expand multi-device capabilities and could hinder the platform’s focus on retaining its large and vital user base in India.
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India's government mandates WhatsApp user account linking to SIM cards to fight cyber fraud. New rules may disrupt functionality & impact businesses using WhatsApp Business, challenging platform expansion & user retention. #India #WhatsApp #Cybersecurity
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URL: https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/14/whatsapps-biggest-market-is-becoming-its-toughest-test/#summary

Date: Dec. 15, 2025

Notes: 2025-12-15

Created: 2025/12/15 19:43

Updated: 2025/12/15 20:29

Last Read: 2025/12/15 20:29