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Hacker Indian crypto exchange WazirX’s latest move has users furious: either support new DEX plan or sit tight for five years to get their money back. Indian crypto exchange WazirX, which lost hundreds of millions in customer funds in a…
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Singapore High Court has accepted WazirX's reorganization plan, which will allow the exchang to repay 75% to 80% of the stolen customer monies. Despite the court's decision, many victims remain suspicious!
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CoinSwitch has announced a $70 million recovery program, “CoinSwitch Cares,” aimed at helping WazirX users recover losses from a July 2024 cyberattack. The two-year initiative, seeks to restore confidence in India’s crypto ecosystem by providing financial relief to affected individuals.…
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WazirX token was one of the best performers on Dec. 3 as it formed a long God candle. WazirX (WRX) price jumped to a high of $0.3500, its highest level since March 14, and 255% above the lowest point this…
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Could new allegations against WazirX reveal the truth about the July hack, or are frustrated users fueling unfounded conspiracy theories? WazirX under the radar “again” On Jul. 18, India’s crypto community was rocked when WazirX, the country’s largest crypto exchange,…
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Delhi police arrested a West Bengal resident in connection with a hacker attack that drained $235 million worth of crypto from WazirX. Indian authorities have arrested a suspect in the $235 million hack of cryptocurrency exchange WazirX, India Today reports,…
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WazirX plans to restart trading alongside new features, a recovery token, and a decentralized exchange to make creditors whole. Speaking at the company’s fourth town hall session on YouTube, WazirX co-founder Nischal Shetty disclosed plans to airdrop “recovery tokens” to…
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Indian crypto exchange CoinDCX has launched the world’s first decentralized custody solution, giving users direct control over their crypto assets. According to an Oct. 30 announcement shared with crypto.news, 15 million CoinDCX users will be able to retain control over…
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A group of victims is preparing a lawsuit against crypto exchange WazirX following the $235 million hack. Thirty victims of the July 18 hack on WazirX, which saw roughly 45% of user funds drained from the platform’s hot wallet, are…
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Crypto exchange WazirX is searching for a new custodian that can offer insurance for user funds, aiming to enhance security and minimize risk. Indian cryptocurrency exchange WazirX is actively seeking a new custodian partner that can provide insurance for user…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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...
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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,...
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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...
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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,...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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Indian cryptocurrency exchange WazirX has ceased deposits and withdrawals as scammers appear to be targeting the platform’s users. Cryptocurrency exchange WazirX, which recently suffered a $235 million hacker attack, has stopped processing deposits and withdrawals after the platform noticed “impersonators...
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WazirX co-founder Nischal Shetty has announced a bounty program to help the exchange recover or freeze funds stolen in the exchange’s recent hack.
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Peruse our Weekly Recap for last week's top stories: BTC ETFs surpass $17b in total net inflows; CrowdStrike suffers outage; WazirX hit with $234m exploit; spot ETH ETFs hope to launch on July 23.
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Funds stolen via the July 18 hack on Indian crypto exchange WazirX is being swapped for Ether (ETH). Data from the on-chain tracker SpotOnChain indicates the attacker has converted over $200 million worth of the siphoned assets to ETH. At...
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Bitcoin’s trading pairs with the Indian rupee have fallen off a cliff. A whopping $100 million worth of SHIB was stolen from WazirX too, with the memecoin tanking in value. Let’s be honest: hacks are a pretty routine occurrence in...
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Mumbai-based WazirX crypto exchange released its post-mortem report on a “force majeure” incident that allowed a multi-sig wallet hack.
