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Indian cryptocurrency exchange WazirX



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is working on a recovery plan after a cyberattack in July 2024 resulted in a loss of $235 million. The attack, which was allegedly carried out by North Korea’s Lazarus Group, severely impacted the platform, but now the exchange is focused on rebuilding trust and compensating affected users.

Recovery Plan with Singapore’s Support

To address the damages and move forward, WazirX has implemented a restructuring plan under Singapore’s legal system. In August 2024, its parent company, Zettai, filed a moratorium in the Singapore High Court to propose a Scheme of Arrangement. 

However, this allows the exchange to restructure its debts and liabilities while avoiding liquidation, ensuring that users will be compensated in an organized and transparent manner.

Further, Wazirx assured users that it holds liquid assets worth $566.4 million USDT, which exceeds the claims of $546.5 million USDT filed by attacked users. As part of the recovery plan, WazirX will distribute recovery tokens to settle these claims. 

Restoring User Trust

WazirX founder nischal shetty



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pointed out the importance of restoring user confidence, calling the restructuring a crucial step. “Our goal is to give users more value than what was stolen.”. 

Recovery token distributions are expected to begin soon after the court and creditors approve the plan.

However, the company estimates that users will receive about 75% to 80% of the value of their account balances at the time of the cyberattack. While the initial distributions will be made within 10 business days after the plan is finalized.

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Competitor CoinSwitch Steps In

Recently Coinpedia news reported that WazirX’s competitor, CoinSwitch, has launched a fund called “CoinSwitch Cares” to support victims of the attack. The fund is around $69.9 million (600 crore INR) and aims to provide relief to affected users. CoinSwitch is also pursuing legal action against WazirX to recover $1.44 million stuck on the platform.

Through these efforts, WazirX aims to recover from the setback and regain the trust of its users, while the broader crypto community rallies to support those affected.

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