WazirX News

Officials from India’s Financial Intelligence Unit and other agencies are probing WazirX over a $235 million crypto hack, as the exchange investigates potential insider involvement. Indian cryptocurrency exchange WazirX is collaborating with government agencies, including the Financial Intelligence Unit, to…

The WazirX exploiter continues to move thousands of the stolen assets across new wallets, with part of the latest batch laundered through crypto mixer Tornado Cash.  Blockchain security platform Cyvers recently indexed the transfer of exactly 5,001 Ethereum (ETH) from…

Binance has denied responsibility for the WazirX cyber-attack, stating it never controlled the platform or the compromised wallet. Cryptocurrency exchange Binance publicly refuted claims of responsibility for a recent cyber-attack on the Indian crypto exchange WazirX, emphasizing that it never…

The WazirX exploiter has laundered over $64 million via Tornado Cash, as allegations of insider involvement have surfaced. According to PeckShieldAlert, on Sep. 13 the WazirX hacker moved 5,000 ETH, roughly $11.8 million, to a new address before laundering the…

Inside stories from WazirX’s victims reveal the real human toll of the hack, while experts question whether the exchange’s recovery efforts will be enough to restore trust. The beginning of the crisis On Jul. 18, the Indian crypto community was…

An independent audit by Grant Thornton found no evidence that Liminal Custody’s infrastructure was involved in the $230 million WazirX hack. Grant Thornton’s audit found that Liminal Custody, the Singapore-headquartered crypto custodian, was not the main source for the $230…

The WazirX exploiter has transferred 5,000 ETH to a new wallet and started laundering the funds through the crypto mixer Tornado Cash. According to PeckSheildAlert, the WazirX exploiter moved 5000 ETH (roughly $12 million) to a new address identified by…

Indian crypto exchange WazirX has re-launched INR withdrawals for “eligible users” and decreased withdrawal fees by 60%. Cryptocurrency exchange WazirX, which recently suffered a multi-million dollar hacker attack, has begun the first phase of INR withdrawals. In an X announcement,…

Indian cryptocurrency exchange WazirX has announced that customers will be able to withdraw their Indian Rupee balances starting from August 26. The WazirX team noted in its announcement on Aug. 23 that customers would not yet be able to access…

Indian crypto exchange WazirX, which suffered a $230 million hack in July, has said it is moving customer funds to new multi signature wallets and ending its relationship with crypto custody provider Liminal. In an X post on Aug. 14,…

Crypto exchange CoinDCX has established a $6 million contingency fund in a bid to protect customer assets as the Indian crypto market struggles to recover from the aftermath of the $230 million WazirX hack. A press release shared with crypto.news…

Crypto exchange WazirX has received tremendous criticism for its proposed “55/45” plan to socialize losses made from a recent attack on the platform.  On July 27, WazirX started a poll to gauge public sentiment for a plan to get the…

In July 2024, the cryptocurrency sector suffered a series of devastating attacks, culminating in losses amounting to approximately $266 million. Blockchain research firm PeckShield revealed in an X post on Aug. 1 that attacks against decentralized protocols in July surged…

In India, USDT is sold at a premium or marked-up rate, putting pressure on local crypto traders and investors. With tight regulations and added costs when it comes to escaping volatility, what is life really like for Indian traders? Crypto.news…

Is WazirX prioritizing its own survival over user security with the “socialized loss strategy,” and how does this impact the Indian crypto community? On July 18, WazirX, India’s largest crypto exchange, faced a severe cyber attack. Hackers targeted one of…

Indian crypto exchange WazirX has unveiled a plan to mitigate the effects of a recent hack that resulted in the loss of approximately $235 million. The breach, which affected 45% of user funds, has led the exchange to introduce what…