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WazirX to restart trading and share revenue to pay back victims of $235m hack
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… дальше »
2024-11-7 10:13
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Coinbase and Binance accused of charging hefty fees to list new projects
Coinbase and Binance are amidst an ongoing controversy over their listing fees. дальше »
2024-11-4 16:21
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Hacked WazirX Users Take Legal Action – Class-Action Lawsuit In The Works
The victims of the WazirX hack last July 2024 are now planning a class-action lawsuit. According to multiple sources, a group of victims is finalizing the plans to sue India’s largest crypto exchange to recover more than $600,000 in crypto assets. дальше »
2024-10-28 01:00
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WazirX reveals 40% customer assets held on third-party exchanges amid transparency push
Indian crypto exchange WazirX has disclosed its proof-of-reserves (PoR) report, showing that over 40% of customer assets are stored on third-party exchanges, according to an Oct. 25 statement. The exchange said its PoR dashboard aims to promote transparency by enabling independent verification of its wallet addresses, which include the precise holdings for each asset. дальше »
2024-10-26 21:37
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WazirX seeks new custodian partner with insurance for funds
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… дальше »
2024-10-25 15:12
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India’s officials probe crypto exchange WazirX over $235m hack: report
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… дальше »
2024-10-7 12:30
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Crypto phishing scammers targeted over 10,000 victims in September
More than $46 million was lost to crypto phishing scams in September, with over 10,000 victims affected. дальше »
2024-10-5 15:05
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Crypto Hack Losses Down In Q3 2024, Ethereum Still Most Targeted Blockchain: Report
Crypto hack and fraud-related losses decreased in Q3 2024, though Ethereum (ETH) remained the most targeted smart contract platform, according to a report by Immunefi. Losses Primarily Due To Centralized Exchange Hacks Immunefi has released its 2024 Q3 report, detailing the specifics of cryptocurrency-related hacks and losses during the quarter. The report notes two major […] дальше »
2024-9-27 11:30
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WazirX and BingX hacks lead Q3, accounting for 69.5% of losses
Two major hacks on centralised exchanges dominated crypto losses in Q3 2024. дальше »
2024-9-27 20:25
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Binance Denies Ownership Of WazirX Amidst $230M Security Breach Controversy
The ongoing dispute between Binance and WazirX has taken a dramatic turn following a major security breach at WazirX in mid-2024, leading to the loss of approximately $230 million in crypto assets, almost half of the platform’s reserves. дальше »
2024-9-18 12:12
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Binance denies role in WazirX hack, accuses CEO of misleading users
Binance claims it has no ownership of WazirX and urges the exchange to take responsibility for losses following the recent hack. дальше »
2024-9-18 19:53
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Binance clarifies it never owned WazirX, demands accountability
Binance has distanced itself from the ongoing struggles of the Indian crypto exchange WazirX in a Sept. 17 statement. According to Binance, WazirX co-founder Nischal Shetty made several misleading statements that suggested the exchange might be responsible for the losses suffered by Indian crypto trading platform users after a $235 million hack in July. дальше »
2024-9-18 19:18
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Bitcoin exchange reserves drop to 2018 levels
The number of Bitcoin held on exchanges significantly declined in September, dropping to levels last seen in mid-November 2018. Since the beginning of the month, Bitcoin exchange reserves have dropped from approximately 2. дальше »
2024-9-18 16:48
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WazirX hacker launders over $64m, insider involvement suspected
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. дальше »
2024-9-14 12:26
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WazirX hack: audit clears Liminal Custody of involvement in $230 million breach
Grant Thornton’s audit concludes Liminal Custody's infrastructure was not compromised in the WazirX breach. дальше »
2024-9-10 20:10
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WazirX hacker launders $10 million through Tornado Cash
The hacker responsible for stealing over $235 million from the Indian crypto exchange WazirX has transferred around $10 million through sanctioned Tornado Cash in the past 24 hours, according to blockchain security firm Cyvers. дальше »
2024-9-5 16:46
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Bitcoin drives Morgan Stanley fund’s strategy with key positions in IBIT and MicroStrategy
Quick Take According to a recent SEC filing, the Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. – Counterpoint Global Portfolio reported total net assets of $10,042,729 as of June 30, 2024. The portfolio holds 216 different investments and has a portfolio turnover rate of 51% for the first half of the year. дальше »
2024-9-5 15:10
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WazirX embarks on 30-day moratorium as rival seeks to recover around $10 million in stuck funds
Embattled crypto platform WazirX has entered an initial 30-day moratorium following a $234 million hack in July, pending a decision by Singapore’s High Court on whether to grant an extension, according to an Aug. дальше »
2024-8-29 19:00
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WazirX users frustrated by technical hiccups as INR withdrawals begin
Technical glitches and user complaints overshadow the start of INR withdrawals on WazirX following a massive hack. дальше »
2024-8-27 20:07
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WazirX hack update: Exchange plans scheduled maintenance to restore user balances
WazirX set to restore balances nearly a month after a crippling security breach, leaving users anxious over access to their funds. дальше »
2024-8-16 20:45
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WazirX shifts funds to new multisig wallets, cuts ties with Liminal after $230m hack
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,… дальше »
2024-8-15 11:48
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After cyber attack on WazirX, rival CoinDCX forms Rs 500 M investors protection fund
CoinDCX, India’s largest crypto exchange has announced the establishment of a Crypto Investors Protection Fund (CIPF) to compensate users for losses in rare scenarios like a security breach or other such adverse events. дальше »
2024-8-8 13:20
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CoinDCX launches $6m customer protection fund following WazirX hack
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… дальше »
2024-8-8 08:42
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WazirX abandons plan to socialize losses following crypto community uproar
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… дальше »
2024-8-6 14:35
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Interview: India needs to revisit taxation stance on crypto, says Sumit Gupta of CoinDCX
The cryptocurrency ecosystem in India is going through a churn. On one hand, investor interest in the asset class is rising, with smaller towns and cities also actively embracing it along with high-net-worth individuals, on the other hand, taxation on the asset has not gone down well with stakeholders. The recent budget too did not […] дальше »
2024-8-3 12:55
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July sees surge in crypto hacks, $266 million lost in 16 major breaches
The cryptocurrency sector faced a significant security crisis in July 2024, as hackers orchestrated 16 major breaches that resulted in approximately $266 million in stolen assets. This dramatic spike in thefts highlights a concerning trend, with July’s losses surpassing June’s $176 million across 20 incidents. дальше »
2024-8-2 18:11
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Crypto companies, defi lost $266m to hackers in July
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. дальше »
2024-8-2 13:06
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WazirX hack’s crisis management is ‘deeply flawed’ says Mudrex CEO
Mudrex CEO Edu Patel called out WazirX for inadequate response and controversial recovery tactics following a $230 million hack. дальше »
2024-8-1 20:09
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Why is USDT more expensive in India? We talked to top local exchanges
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… дальше »
2024-7-31 16:15
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WazirX’s “socialized loss strategy” sparks outrage: Are users paying for the exchange’s failures?
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… дальше »
2024-7-30 23:10
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WazirX’s ‘socialized loss strategy’ sparks outrage: Are users paying for the exchange’s failures?
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… дальше »
2024-7-30 23:10
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WazirX implements ‘socialized loss strategy’ following $235m hack
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… дальше »
2024-7-28 22:02
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WazirX seeking partnerships to recover from $230 million hack
India-based centralized exchange WazirX seeking partnerships to restore full operations following a significant exploit that resulted in the loss of nearly half its assets. The exchange’s co-founder, Nischal Shetty, shared the development in a social media post on July 23 and notified users that it is working on a solution to help restart its services. дальше »
2024-7-23 21:00
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WazirX halts trading, closes deposits following $235m attack
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… дальше »
2024-7-23 14:18
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WazirX co-founder preps bounty program to recover stolen funds
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. дальше »
2024-7-22 21:47
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BTC ETFs cross $17b, CrowdStrike outage, WazirX suffers $234m hack, ETH ETFs launch date | Weekly Recap
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. дальше »
2024-7-22 16:45
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WazirX reports $230M hack to police and cyber unit, implements recovery efforts
The WazirX hack underscores the urgent need for robust crypto regulations in India to ensure security, accountability, and consumer protection. The post WazirX reports $230M hack to police and cyber unit, implements recovery efforts appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »
2024-7-22 21:39
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WazirX hack sees $200m in crypto swapped for ETH to thwart blocking
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… дальше »
2024-7-20 13:46
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WazirX hacker converts $201 Million to ETH in a bid to avoid blacklisting
In the aftermath of the WazirX hack, $201 million in stolen assets were swiftly converted to Ethereum. дальше »
2024-7-19 11:06
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The WazirX hack is wreaking havoc on crypto — here’s how
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… дальше »
2024-7-18 22:14
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WazirX publishes $230m hack post-mortem
Mumbai-based WazirX crypto exchange released its post-mortem report on a “force majeure” incident that allowed a multi-sig wallet hack. дальше »
2024-7-18 21:47
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WazirX cyber attack update: Company discloses initial findings
Hours after prominent Indian cryptocurrency exchange WazirX fell prey to a cyber attack which led to a loss of funds exceeding $230 million, the company has revealed its preliminary findings related to it. дальше »
2024-7-19 21:44
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Shiba Inu plummets nearly 10% after $100M SHIB tokens compromised in WazirX hack
Shiba Inu (SHIB) has seen a significant downturn amid the unsettling news of a major security breach at WazirX, one of India’s prominent cryptocurrency exchanges. At press time, SHIB’s price stood at $0. дальше »
2024-7-19 20:15
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Crypto exchange WazirX hacked for $235 million, attacker starts dumping tokens
Indian cryptocurrency exchange exchange's multisig wallet has been exploited with the attacker selling significant portions of the stolen assets. дальше »
2024-7-19 13:59
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India’s leading crypto exchange WazirX hit with $230 million hack
The WazirX hack underscores the urgent need for enhanced security measures in the crypto industry to protect investor assets. The post India’s leading crypto exchange WazirX hit with $230 million hack appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »
2024-7-18 11:00
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Interview: We will definitely see another Bitcoin ATH before year-end, says Rajagopal Menon of WazirX
Indian homegrown cryptocurrency exchanges are recovering from the shock that the imposition of a controversial tax on crypto earnings dealt them with but sentiment is looking up now due to Bitcoin halving and US presidential elections around the corner. дальше »
2024-7-15 12:28
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Here’s why Stratis (STRAX), Band Protocol (BAND), WazirX (WRX) are soaring
Certain digital assets are catching the eye of investors as they experience substantial price surges. Three tokens, Stratis (STRAX), Band Protocol (BAND), and WazirX (WRX), have joined the Loom Network and BIG TIME surge and are currently making waves in the crypto market, each driven by distinct factors. дальше »
2023-10-16 14:10
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India’s Hefty Crypto Tax Rules Will Last Two More Years, WaxirX Chief Says
India has continued in its hawkish stance on crypto, and while most people expect the government to introduce crypto-friendly rules, Nischal Shetty, CEO of India-based crypto exchange WazirX expects the opposite. дальше »
2023-9-22 19:00
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Bitfinex Crypto Exchange Announces Listing of Pepe Meme Coin, PEPE Price Up 3.4% Today
Coinspeaker Bitfinex Crypto Exchange Announces Listing of Pepe Meme Coin, PEPE Price Up 3. 4% Today Bitfinex joins a dozen of other centralized and decentralized exchanges that have supported Pepe meme coin through listings. дальше »
2023-5-23 10:14
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WazirX says Binance controls its WRX token
India’s top crypto exchange WazirX said Binance conducted the initial exchange offering (IEO) for its WRX token and still controls the token supply. In a May 16 statement, the WazirX team clarified the token’s management, saying Binance kept all the proceeds from the IEO — about $2 million — for itself. дальше »
2023-5-18 18:49
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