CoinSwitch takes legal action against WazirX
CoinSwitch sues WazirX over $9.7M in stuck assets after a $230M cyberattack.WazirX seeks a 30-day moratorium to restructure and address frozen withdrawals.WazirX has allowed partial INR withdrawals, but crypto withdrawals remain paused. CoinSwitch, a leading cryptocurrency exchange in India, has initiated legal proceedings against its competitor, WazirX, following a cyberattack in July that resulted in the theft of approximately $230 million worth of assets. The legal action comes as WazirX seeks a 30-day moratorium from Singapores High Court to restructure its operations and address user withdrawals, which remain largely frozen. CoinSwitch fitting for $9.7M stuck in WazirXs platform The cyberattack on WazirX, which took place on July 14, has sent shockwaves through the cryptocurrency community, particularly in India. The attack led to the theft of $230 million worth of cryptocurrency assets, primarily Ethereum-based ERC-20 tokens stored in WazirXs hot wallets. In the immediate aftermath, WazirX suspended all withdrawals, leaving users unable to access their funds and sparking widespread concern and frustration. WazirX, which claims to be Indias largest cryptocurrency exchange, has since allowed partial INR withdrawals, but crypto withdrawals remain paused indefinitely. CoinSwitch has stepped in to retrieve its assets, worth approximately $9.7 million, that are stuck on the WazirX platform. The funds include Rs 12.4 crore





