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Software engineer held in connection with $44 million CoinDCX crypto hack

Software engineer held in connection with $44 million CoinDCX crypto hack

01 Aug 2025, 14:47 PM

In its internal proble, CoinDCX found that cybercriminals had gained unauthorized access to the exchange's systems using its employee's workplace login credentials.

Crypto exchange CoinDCX loses $44 million in hack

Crypto exchange CoinDCX loses $44 million in hack

21 Jul 2025, 09:09 AM

The incident comes almost exactly a year after WazirX, then India’s largest crypto exchange, suffered a massive breach resulting in the loss of $230 million.

Ancient India's Hidden Fintech: How Value was Built Before Currency

12 Jul 2025, 01:01 AM

From mutual need to weight and material to state-backed coinage - a fascinating journey that laid the groundwork for India's monetary system today.

From Cowrie to Code – A Timeline of Money in India

From Cowrie to Code – A Timeline of Money in India

24 May 2025, 14:06 PM

In our first edition of the Money Trivia series, we explore the Head and Tale of currency — tracing the fascinating evolution of money in India.

Coinbase plans to re-enter India market

Coinbase plans to re-enter India market

13 Feb 2025, 23:27 PM

The US-based crypto trading platform is reportedly engaging with various Indian authorities such as the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU).

CoinSwitch launches Rs 600-crore recovery programme for impacted WazirX users

CoinSwitch launches Rs 600-crore recovery programme for impacted WazirX users

09 Jan 2025, 23:31 PM

The programme offers affected users an opportunity to recoup losses -- where they can estimate recovery, deposit funds and earn rewards.

Coinswitch

Coinswitch's parent sees dip in revenue from operations to Rs 38 crore

11 Nov 2024, 19:33 PM

Coinswitch parent PeepalCo's losses came down by 65% to Rs 151.4 crore ($18.13 million) in FY24 against Rs 434.2 crore in the previous year.

'WazirX moved crypto worth $74mn after data breach': Coinswitch

23 Oct 2024, 18:12 PM

The alleged transfer included $72.13 million to Bybit and $1.5 million to KuCoin, Coinswitch co-founder Ashish Singhal posted on social media.

Timeline: WazirX’s Volatile Journey

Timeline: WazirX’s Volatile Journey

04 Aug 2024, 04:54 AM

The Head and Tale looks back at the volatile journey of WazirX and its founder Shetty to get a sense of how far the company has come and where it currently stands.

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