Binance added Withdraw Protection to block on-chain withdrawals for one to seven days, targeting forced crypto transfers during in-person coercion. The feature keeps trading and account access available while delaying outgoing transfers by default. Key Takeaways: Binance introduced Withdraw Protection to block on-chain withdrawals during user-selected lockdown windows. Coercion risks can bypass passwords, 2FA, and […]
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Information about an alleged new regulation requiring Spanish citizens to report cash withdrawals over €3,000 recently went viral on social media. Spanish crypto and tax experts debunked this claim, stating that it is completely incorrect and a result of a misunderstanding of anti-money laundering regulations. Experts Debunk Viral Post: Spanish Citizens Don’t Have to Report […]
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Bybit scrambled to process over 350,000 withdrawal requests after a massive hack, with executives calling it possibly the worst financial breach ever. Bybit in Crisis Mode—350,000 Withdrawals Flood the System Ben Zhou, CEO of crypto exchange Bybit, provided an update on social media platform X on Feb. 21 regarding the company’s response to a recent […]
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Robinhood Crypto has introduced a major new feature for European users, allowing them to deposit and withdraw over 20 different cryptocurrencies. The new crypto transfer service includes a limited-time 1% deposit match. With this launch, the platform also reinforces its focus on self-custody, security, and decentralized finance (defi) accessibility. Robinhood Crypto Rolls Out Crypto Transfers […]
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Amid Hamster Kombat officially listing on exchanges like Binance and HashKey, the HMSTR token has been plummeting.
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Indian crypto exchange Wazirx has accelerated Phase 2 of INR withdrawals after a cyberattack on July 18. Initially scheduled for Sept. 9, eligible users can now withdraw up to 66% of their INR balances. However, crypto trading on the platform will not resume for another six months. Wazirx Expedites INR Withdrawals Amid Post-Hack Restructuring Efforts […]
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Indian crypto exchange Wazirx has announced that a moratorium has been filed in Singapore’s High Court under the Insolvency, Restructuring and Dissolution Act to address users’ crypto balances. The move aims to provide a 30-day relief period for Wazirx to reorganize liabilities through a scheme of arrangement. The Singapore court will determine the duration of […]
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Indian crypto exchange Wazirx has initiated the first phase of INR withdrawals, permitting eligible users to withdraw up to 33% of their INR balances. Co-founder Nischal Shetty noted that the timeline for the second phase remains uncertain due to several internal factors that need to be addressed. Wazirx Launches Phase 1 of INR Withdrawals Indian […]
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Wazirx co-founder Nischal Shetty has addressed concerns about the remaining assets following the cyberattack, stating that misinformation has caused unnecessary fear by suggesting these assets are also gone. He emphasized that such claims are baseless and are made only to attract attention. He also promised to share Wazirx’s Proof of Reserves (PoR) after a new […]
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Indian crypto exchange Wazirx has announced that INR withdrawals will resume in phases starting on Aug. 26, following a cyberattack that disrupted services. To manage crypto balances, Wazirx plans to implement a Singapore Scheme of Arrangement to facilitate the distribution of crypto assets. INR withdrawals will occur in two stages, allowing users to access up […]
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