{"id":572217,"date":"2024-09-03T08:45:21","date_gmt":"2024-09-03T08:45:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/insidebitcoins.com\/?p=572217"},"modified":"2024-09-03T08:45:21","modified_gmt":"2024-09-03T08:45:21","slug":"wazirx-hacker-transfers-6-5-million-in-eth-to-crypto-mixing-platform-tornado-cash","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/insidebitcoins.com\/news\/wazirx-hacker-transfers-6-5-million-in-eth-to-crypto-mixing-platform-tornado-cash","title":{"rendered":"WazirX Hacker Transfers $6.5 Million In ETH To Crypto Mixing Platform Tornado Cash"},"content":{"rendered":"

A wallet address belonging to the hacker that stole more than <\/span>$235 million<\/span><\/a> from the Indian crypto exchange WazirX recently moved $6.5 million in crypto to the mixer Tornado Cash.<\/span><\/p>\n

Blockchain security platform Cyvers Alerts noted the transaction in a Sept. 3 <\/span>post<\/span><\/a> on X. According to the tweet, the hacker sent 2,600 ETH to the platform to try to launder the funds.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"WazirX,<\/p>\n

Hacker Executed Multiple ETH Transfers In Quick Succession<\/span><\/h2>\n

A day before the $6.5 million transfer to Tornado Cash, the wallet held $6.7 worth of crypto. After executing 26 separate ETH transfers, the wallet still holds $154,000. <\/span><\/p>\n

All of the transactions were executed within an hour and saw 100 ETH sent to the crypto mixing platform with each transfer, according to <\/span>data<\/span><\/a> from DeBank.<\/span><\/p>\n

These transfers also come as the exchange platform opened up Indian Rupee (INR) withdrawals for their customers. WazirX users that were impacted by the hack are now able to withdraw 66% of their INR balance. <\/span><\/p>\n

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📢 INR Withdrawals Phase 2 Starts Early!<\/p>\n

Starting today, all eligible users can now withdraw up to the full 66% limit of their INR balances.<\/p>\n

Originally scheduled for 9th September, we’ve moved this up to provide quicker access. Thank you for your continued patience and support… pic.twitter.com\/6I3BA220b2<\/a><\/p>\n

— WazirX: India Ka Bitcoin Exchange (@WazirXIndia) September 3, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n