Wed, December 11

Could WazirX Users See Recovery Under the Proposed Scheme?

Zettai Pte Ltd, the parent company of the embattled cryptocurrency exchange WazirX, has filed an application with the Singapore High Court on December 6, 2024. The filing seeks approval to convene a meeting of creditors to vote on a proposed Scheme of Arrangement aimed at resolving the aftermath of a

1 day ago 2 mins read

When Will WazirX Return, If Not Now?

WazirX, a popular crypto exchange, is working hard to recover from a major hack that led to a $235 million loss. They’ve recently taken an important step by applying to the Singapore Court for permission to meet with creditors. This meeting will help to decide the best way to distribute

December 7, 2024 3 mins read

Indian Authorities Arrest Key Suspect in WazirX Crypto Hack

The arrest of SK Masud Alam, a resident of West Bengal, by the Delhi Police in relation to the ₹2,000 crore hack on cryptocurrency exchange WazirX is a significant development. Allegedly, Alam used a phony account to launch the assault, which sought to compromise both the hot and cold wallets

November 14, 2024 2 mins read

WazirX Plans Launching Recovery Token to Compensate Creditors

After suffering a $230 million breach, cryptocurrency exchange WazirX intends to launch a Recovery Token to pay off creditors. According to the official announcement, creditors will have a concrete way to get their money back since the token would be airdropped to them based on their platform balance. The India-based

November 6, 2024 2 mins read

WazirX Founder Nischal Slams CoinSwitch Allegations as Baseless

Indian cryptocurrency exchange, WazirX, is back in the spotlight following accusations from CoinSwitch’s co-founder, Ashish Singhal, regarding the transfer of over $73 million in cryptocurrency to exchanges like Bybit and KuCoin. Singhal expressed concerns about WazirX’s financial stability, fuelling speculation over the exchange’s handling of user funds. However, WazirX’s co-founder,

October 22, 2024 2 mins read

CoinSwitch CEO Alleges WazirX With Moving $75M User Funds Post Hack

After nearly two months of the WazirX hack, there has been no sign of fund recovery yet. Meanwhile, the Indian crypto exchange, CoinSwitch, which recently sued WazirX, has released information related to the WazirX hack. On the other hand, other leading exchanges also witnessed hacks in recent weeks.  Notably, CoinSwitch

October 21, 2024 2 mins read

Delhi High Court Seeks Clarification from ED and FIU on WazirX Hack

A Singapore court recently granted a four-month moratorium to Indian crypto exchange WazirX, giving the company time to restructure its operations without facing legal challenges. Meanwhile, on October 18, the Delhi High Court heard a petition from investor Jaivir Bains, who urged action against WazirX for merging funds after a

October 18, 2024 1 min read

WazirX Poll Controversy Raises Questions Amid Slow Recovery

WazirX, India’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, is facing backlash over its slow response to a $200 million hack and its mismanagement of a poll regarding debt restructuring. In line with Singapore High Court directives, WazirX recently disclosed over 240,000 wallet addresses as part of its parent company, Zettai Pte Ltd’s restructuring

October 17, 2024 2 mins read

WazirX Secures Four Month Moratorium After Two Months Post Hack

WazirX, an Indian crypto exchange, has granted a four-month conditional moratorium by the Singapore High Court. Previously, WazirX had filed an application with the Court for a six-month moratorium, followed by the exchange suffering a $234 million exploit in July 2024.  The conditions imposed on the exchange include disclosing its

September 26, 2024 1 min read

Binance Denies Involvement in WazirX Hack and Creditor Issues

Binance has issued a statement clarifying that it bears no responsibility for the financial issues at WazirX, following a $235,000 loss due to a cyber-attack on the platform in July 2024. The statement comes as rumors circulated about Binance’s involvement, which the company has labeled as “false and misleading.” In

September 17, 2024 2 mins read