The cryptocurrency community is still reeling from the shock of the Indian crypto exchange WazirX hack that happened on July 18, 2024. With a staggering loss of around $230 million, this incident has become the largest cryptocurrency hack of the year. As the company works towards recovery, WazirX hackers have
The WazirX exploit has been the talk of the community for the past two months. Having become the largest cryptocurrency hack in 2024, all eyes are set on the platform’s plans and actions for recovery. Meanwhile, the WazirX hack drew new attention in the market as exploiters made their first
Zettai Pte Ltd, the parent company of crypto exchange WazirX, held a town hall meeting today to address the ongoing restructuring process following a major $230 million (₹2000 crore) crypto hack. The company has announced that “it will take up to six months to complete this restructuring, during which users
Mudrex, a Bengaluru-based cryptocurrency exchange, sought legal recourse after approximately 15 individuals complained about being defrauded. These complaints involved websites impersonating Mudrex.The Indian Court has ordered the Ministry of Communication to shut down 38 scam websites. These websites were exploiting the name of cryptocurrency exchange Mudrex. The court’s decision came
Indonesia is considering banning Telegram due to allegations of spreading pornography and promoting online gambling. According to Demandsage data, Indonesia ranks as the third-largest country in terms of Telegram usage. Budi Arie Setiadi, Indonesia’s Minister of Communication and Informatics said that Telegram promised to improve content moderation following the government’s
On August 19, WazirX announced that its systems and laptops were “not compromised” in the $230 million cyberattack fallout on July 18. The announcement follows a forensic investigation conducted by Mandiant Solutions, a Google subsidiary, which confirmed the integrity of the exchange’s equipment. According to the WazirX blog post, Mandiant
Cryptocurrency scams persistent over the past decade, often resurface from previous years for several reasons. For instance, the recent Mt.Gox payment of funds caused a stir in the market. The recent sentencing of Sam Bankman-Fried for the FTX collapse is a similar example. In the last week, a particular investor
Binance, one of the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchanges, is back on the Google Play Store and Apple App Store in India after a seven-month ban imposed by local authorities for operating “illegally” in the country. This comes after the exchange fulfilled its compliance requirements by registering with India’s Financial Intelligence
The massive cyberattack on WazirX that took place on July 18 has cast a long shadow over the Indian crypto community. The breach, which resulted in a $230 million loss, has shaken the confidence of Indian crypto users, prompting renewed scrutiny of exchange security and the safety of users’ funds.
India’s Directorate General of Goods and Services Tax Intelligence (DGGI) has issued a show cause notice to Binance, one of the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchanges. The notice demands a payment of ₹722 crore ($86 million) in Goods and Services Tax (GST), marking a pivotal move in the regulation of the
