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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 an unprecedented attack on one of the largest crypto exchanges in India. … Read more
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 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
Russian President Vladimir Putin highlights economic integration and dedollarization at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Heads of State Council meeting, chaired by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. “We are making wider use of national currencies for mutual settlements,” Putin stated, adding that over 80% of commercial transactions between Russia and the People’s Republic of China … Read more
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
Bitget is currently operating in the Indian market but faces some issues with signing up new users due to certain regulatory limitations. Go to Source
India’s central bank digital currency (CBDC), the digital rupee, has experienced a significant decline in usage, decreasing to a tenth of its peak in December 2023, according to sources involved in the pilot project. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) initially reached 1 million daily retail transactions with the digital rupee by incentivizing banks and … Read more
India’s Financial Intelligence Unit has fined crypto exchange Binance $2.25 million (₹18.8 crore) for non-compliance with anti-money laundering (AML) regulations. Binance’s return to India is seen as challenging, especially after the government’s tax measures significantly reduced daily trades on some major local crypto exchanges. This fine follows Binance’s global scrutiny and former CEO Changpeng Zhao … Read more
India’s financial watchdog issued charges against Binance after reviewing written and oral submissions from the Binance Director and available company records. Go to Source
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has reappointed Nirmala Sitharaman as Finance Minister. She remains instrumental in shaping India’s economic policies, including cryptocurrency regulation and taxation. Nirmala Sitharaman Reappointed as Finance Minister Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has reappointed Nirmala Sitharaman as Finance Minister, extending her tenure that began in 2019. Sitharaman, who delivered her sixth … Read more