Liminal Says Grant Thornton Confirms Its Security Amid Wazirx Breach Concerns

Grant Thornton’s review of Liminal’s infrastructure revealed no signs of any security breach within its frontend or backend systems, according to Liminal. Following a breach at Wazirx that resulted in the theft of over $230 million, internal and third-party investigations at Liminal identified a data discrepancy, though no security vulnerability was uncovered. The company emphasized … Read more

India’s FIU Considers Approving More Offshore Crypto Exchanges

India’s Financial Intelligence Unit is reportedly reviewing four offshore cryptocurrency exchanges for potential approval to resume operations following the lifting of bans on Binance and Kucoin. The focus is on ensuring compliance with anti-money laundering regulations, including transaction transparency and reporting of suspicious activity. FIU-India May Permit More Offshore Crypto Exchanges Next Year India’s Financial … Read more

South Korean Regulator Unveils Plan to Inspect Crypto Exchanges for Illegal Practices

South Korea’s financial regulator, the Financial Supervisory Service (FSS), will inspect crypto exchanges to identify illegal practices following stricter regulations under the Virtual Asset Users Protection Act. The review aims to ensure compliance and safeguard crypto assets, with severe penalties for violations, including life imprisonment for profiting over five billion won illegally. South Korea’s Financial … Read more

Wazirx Fast-Tracks INR Withdrawals but Users Face 6-Month Crypto Trading Delay

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 … Read more

Crypto.com Adds Paypal as Payment Option in US for Crypto Purchases

Crypto trading platform Crypto.com has integrated Paypal as a payment method for U.S. users to buy cryptocurrencies, enabling transfers between Paypal and Crypto.com wallets. “Further integrating traditional and digital payment capabilities is critical to the continued mainstreaming of cryptocurrencies,” said Crypto.com’s president. Crypto.com Integrates Paypal for Crypto Purchases Cryptocurrency trading platform Crypto.com announced on Wednesday … Read more

Wazirx Files for Moratorium in Singapore Court to Address Users’ Crypto Balances

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 … Read more

Wazirx Begins INR Withdrawal Phase 1: Users Can Withdraw Up to 33%

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 … Read more

Wazirx Founder Denies Remaining Assets Are Gone, Warns About New Fake Account Trend

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 … Read more