Wazirx Takes Legal Action After $230 Million Cyberattack — Liminal Insists Platform Secure

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 its platform remains secure and that all malicious … Read more

Indian Crypto Exchange Wazirx Updates on Major Multisig Wallet Hack

Indian cryptocurrency exchange Wazirx has provided an update on the over $230 million security breach in its multisig wallet, which involved Liminal’s custody services. The exchange detailed the incident and ongoing recovery efforts, promising transparency and further updates. “We have already blocked a few deposits and reached out to concerned wallets for recovery,” the crypto … Read more

Indian Crypto Exchange Wazirx Suspends Withdrawals Amid $230M Security Breach

Indian crypto exchange Wazirx has announced a security breach affecting one of its multisig wallets, resulting in the theft of over $230 million. Cryptocurrency and INR withdrawals have been halted as the team investigates the incident, with blockchain investigators Zachxbt and Mudit Gupta offering insights into the sophisticated hack. Wazirx Security Breach Halts Withdrawals After … Read more

Binance Seeks to Reduce Stake in Operator of South Korean Crypto Exchange Gopax to 10%

Binance is reportedly seeking to reduce its stake in the South Korean crypto exchange Gopax’s parent company, Streami, to approximately 10%. Binance’s mooted sale of the stake to Megazone comes just over a year after Binance acquired the controlling stake. The exchange needs to offload the stake well before the August 11 deadline for reporting … Read more

Crypto Exchange Bitmex Pleads Guilty to Violating Bank Secrecy Act, AML Failures

Crypto exchange Bitmex has pleaded guilty to violating the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) by failing to maintain an adequate anti-money laundering (AML) program, resulting in the company being a vehicle for large-scale money laundering. The DOJ announced this plea following previous legal actions and settlements. Bitmex says: “We have accepted the BSA charge, will seek … Read more

Exchange Bitcoin Reserves Fall Sharply This Week, Reaching $4B Outflow 

According to data from the past 40 days, the San Francisco crypto exchange and custody service Coinbase has experienced withdrawals totaling 12,585 BTC since June 1. Meanwhile, Binance has reported inflows of approximately 30,082 BTC during the same period. Despite these shifts, centralized exchanges have seen 70,966 BTC, valued at $4 billion, withdrawn over the … Read more

Indian Crypto Exchange Coindcx Going Global With Bitoasis Acquisition

Indian crypto exchange Coindcx is expanding globally by acquiring the Middle Eastern digital asset platform Bitoasis. This strategic move enhances Coindcx’s presence in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region while allowing Bitoasis to retain its branding and leadership, signaling a new phase of growth and maturity for both companies. Big Milestone: 2 Market … Read more

Sony Group to Enter the Cryptocurrency Trading Business Through S.BLOX’s Whalefin

Sony Group, the Japanese multinational conglomerate, will enter the cryptocurrency trading services business through its newly revamped S.BLOX subsidiary. The company, previously known as Amber Group, operated a cryptocurrency exchange called “Whalefin,” which will be renewed with the release of a new app, new functions, and support for more cryptocurrency assets. Sonny Group to Dabble … Read more

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