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WazirX launches fund recovery plan post $230M hack
27.7.2024
Drawing lessons from past incidents such as the Mt. Gox and Bitfinex hacks, WazirX aims to apply the best practices from these cases to ensure a fair and efficient resolution
WazirX launches fund recovery plan post $230M hack
27.7.2024
Drawing lessons from past incidents such as the Mt. Gox and Bitfinex hacks, WazirX aims to apply the best practices from these cases to ensure a fair and efficient resolution
WazirX finds no evidence of compromised devices after preliminary investigation
25.7.2024
The exchange received emails from Liminal with the correct destination addresses, implying that Liminal’s system was breached, WazirX claimed
Wazirx Details Plan to Resume Withdrawals and Trading — Insists Signers’ Machines Show ‘No Evidence of Compromise’
25.7.2024
Indian crypto exchange Wazirx has provided an update on its progress to enable users to withdraw funds and resume trading on its platform following a cyberattack that caused a loss of over $230 million. “Our preliminary investigation reveals no evidence of compromise on our signers’...
The Protocol: Ethereum ETFs Aren't Blockchain, but Buyers Ape In
24.7.2024
As Bitcoiners descend on Nashville for a big annual conference, we're covering robust demand for new Ethereum spot exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and recapping the $230 million WazirX hack
Wazirx Prepares Poll for User Input on Resuming Withdrawals and Trading
24.7.2024
Indian crypto exchange Wazirx is setting up a poll to let customers decide on reopening the platform for withdrawals, deposits, and trading. “Some options have emerged to help with the recovery which we’re exploring,” said Wazirx co-founder Nischal Shetty. “We’re...
Wazirx Claims INR Funds Unaffected by Cyberattack, Platform Secure
23.7.2024
Indian crypto exchange Wazirx has provided an update on the recent cyberattack resulting in the theft of over $230 million. Wazirx co-founder Nischal Shetty stated that the exchange is exploring various strategies to restore platform deposits, withdrawals, and trading. He assured users that Indian...
Wazirx: Withdrawals and Trading Paused for All Users, Over 80 Bounty Intents Received Within 24 Hours
22.7.2024
Indian cryptocurrency exchange Wazirx is working to resume withdrawals after a major security breach compromised a multisig wallet, resulting in the theft of over $230 million. The exchange has paused deposits, withdrawals, and trading, and launched a $23 million bounty program to recover...
$235M WazirX exchange hack has implications for India’s crypto industry
22.7.2024
North Korean hackers are suspected to be involved in the $235 million hack of Indian cryptocurrency exchange WazirX
WazirX hacker consolidates $57M ETH into new wallets
22.7.2024
The hacker behind the $230 million WazirX hack has moved another $57 million of the stolen funds, as the exchange is doubling down on its bug bounty efforts
Wazirx Offers $23M Bounty to Recover Stolen Assets After Massive Security Breach
21.7.2024
Indian crypto exchange Wazirx has announced a $23 million bounty program to recover assets stolen in a cyberattack on its multisig wallet. Emphasizing community involvement, co-founder Nischal Shetty outlined the rewards for tracking, freezing, and ethically recovering the stolen funds. He insists...
Wazirx Prepares Bounty Program to Recover $230 Million Stolen in Security Breach
20.7.2024
Wazirx co-founder Nischal Shetty has updated the public on the $230 million security breach affecting the Indian crypto exchange. The Wazirx team is preparing a bounty program, engaging with expert teams to trace the stolen funds, and collaborating with other exchanges. “This is...
WazirX halts trading, launches bounty program to recover stolen assets
20.7.2024
The exchange remains focused on addressing the impact on customer funds and ensuring the security and integrity of their platform
WazirX launches bounty program to recover stolen assets
20.7.2024
The exchange remains focused on addressing the impact on customer funds and ensuring the security and integrity of their platform
WazirX hacker funnels $149M, Hamster Kombat users face phishing attacks: Finance Redefined
19.7.2024
This week, hackers staged the second-largest crypto hack of 2024, stealing over $230 million, while other malicious actors are targeting Hamster Kombat players
Liminal blames compromised WazirX devices for hack, claims UI not responsible
19.7.2024
Compromised WazirX devices provided "legit transaction details" to Liminal’s network, allowing the attacker to drain the exchange’s funds, the MPC provider claimed
WazirX Seeks Legal Aid; $234 Hack Reported to Indian Police
19.7.2024
Yesterday, July 18th, 2024, India’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, WazirX, was hacked and lost over $234 million in crypto. Following the attack, WazirX has filed a report with the Indian Police. The exchange says, “…we have filed a police complaint and are pursuing additional...
WazirX, Liminal Custody Blame Each Other as $230M Crypto Exploit Leaves Customers Stranded
19.7.2024
The dispute centers around multisig wallets
Wazirx Takes Legal Action After $230 Million Cyberattack — Liminal Insists Platform Secure
19.7.2024
Indian crypto exchange Wazirx has filed a police complaint and is pursuing legal action after a cyberattack led to a loss of over $230 million. The exchange is collaborating with global partners and authorities to trace and recover the stolen funds. Meanwhile, Liminal Custody has insisted that...
WazirX Files Police Complaint After $230M Hack, Engages With India's Cyber Crimes Unit
19.7.2024
Indian crypto exchange WazirX has filed a police complaint, it said on X, and it has also reported the incident to the Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In)