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Wazirx Fast-Tracks INR Withdrawals but Users Face 6-Month Crypto Trading Delay
4.9.2024
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...
WazirX’s Partial INR Withdrawal Rollout Sparks User Outcry
26.8.2024
Indian cryptocurrency exchange WazirX has begun the first phase of its INR withdrawal process. This move has been…
WazirX’s Partial INR Withdrawal Rollout Sparks User Outcry
26.8.2024
Indian cryptocurrency exchange WazirX has begun the first phase of its INR withdrawal process post the hack. This…
Wazirx Begins INR Withdrawal Phase 1: Users Can Withdraw Up to 33%
26.8.2024
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 Defends Restructuring Decision — Founder Assures ‘Not Bankruptcy or Liquidation’
24.8.2024
Indian crypto exchange Wazirx has defended its restructuring strategy in response to the July 18 cyberattack that led to the theft of over $230 million. The company emphasized that this approach is the quickest and most legally sound way to address these challenges. “This is not bankruptcy...
WazirX announces INR withdrawals will resume on Aug. 26
23.8.2024
The crypto exchange did not provide a timeline on when crypto withdrawals might resume, citing legal issues
WazirX announces INR withdrawals will resume on Aug. 26
23.8.2024
The crypto exchange did not provide a timeline on when crypto withdrawals might resume, citing legal issues
WazirX announces INR withdrawals will resume on Aug. 26
23.8.2024
The crypto exchange did not provide a timeline on when crypto withdrawals might resume, citing legal issues
Wazirx to Resume INR Withdrawals Up to 66% — Crypto Withdrawals Remain Suspended
23.8.2024
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....
WazirX Announces Staged INR Withdrawal Plan Following Hack
23.8.2024
WazirX, a leading crypto exchange in India, has said it will gradually restore the withdrawal of Indian Rupees.…
WazirX Faces Criticism After Announcing INR Withdrawal Update
23.8.2024
Indian cryptocurrency exchange WazirX has announced its strategy to address the fallout from a major cyberattack that occurred…
Wazirx: Crypto and INR Balance Solutions Top Priority, Urges Users Not to Panic
16.8.2024
Indian crypto exchange Wazirx has informed users that it is focusing on resolving issues related to INR and crypto balances. The exchange emphasized that both solutions require ongoing legal analysis and urged users not to panic. Wazirx acknowledged users’ frustration but cautioned that...
Bybit Launches Digital Rupee for Secure INR Payments
30.7.2024
The crypto exchange Bybit has introduced a digital rupee (eRupee) as a new payment method for Indian rupee transactions. The launch aims to provide a secure alternative for INR users on its platform. Bybit Aims to Enhance INR Payments With Launch of Digital Rupee Bybit, a digital currency trading...
Wazirx Rolls Out Socialized Loss Strategy Across All Users Post $230M Cyberattack
27.7.2024
Indian cryptocurrency exchange Wazirx is implementing a socialized loss strategy to distribute the impact of the recent $230 million cyberattack among all its users. The exchange stated that 55% of users’ crypto assets will be accessible, while the remaining 45% will be converted...
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...
India’s WazirX, Zebpay CEOs Collaborate to Debut New Crypto Venture
7.2.2024
Indian crypto veterans Nischal Shetty and Avinash Shekhar have launched their new crypto-INR perpetual futures exchange dubbed ‘Pi42.’ WazirX founder Shetty and erstwhile CEO of Zebpay Shakhar said that the new venture would be one of the most legally compliant exchanges in India. The exchange...
India Seeks Extradition of Prime Suspect in $240M Crypto Scam from UAE
30.11.2023
Source: Pexels Indian authorities are intensifying efforts to bring the alleged mastermind behind a massive $240 million cryptocurrency scam back to the country. The special investigation team (SIT) of the Himachal police, after nearly two months of probing, has prepared a comprehensive 2,100-page...
Indian Rupee Reflects Recovery; USD/INR May Hit 79.50 Soon
17.8.2022
In the early hours of Wednesday, USD/INR recovered from the steady drop to reach the prior support, reaching 79.30 at the time of this writing. By doing so, U. S. dollar gets acknowledgment before releasing the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) minutes of the meeting, consolidating the recent...
India Freezes Peter Thiel-Backed Vauld’s Crypto and Bank Assets Worth $46 Million
13.8.2022
India’s Enforcement Directorate (ED) has frozen crypto exchange Vauld’s crypto and bank assets worth about INR 370 crore ($46,439,181). Vauld halted deposits and withdrawals last month. The Indian law enforcement agency is reportedly investigating more than 10 cryptocurrency...
WazirX Delists and Ceases Trading of LUNA/INR, LUNA/WRX, and LUNA/USDT
13.5.2022
WazirX has delisted three trading pairs from its platform. These three trading pairs are LUNA/INR, LUNA/WRX, and LUNA/USDT. The delisting has been done based on the recent review of these trading pairs. Users will be able to utilize Binance free transfer to withdraw their LUNA funds. The delisting...