The bankrupt crypto exchange Cryptopia has revealed
its strategy to return digital assets to its users affected by the infamous
cyberattack of 2019. Following a prolonged period of uncertainty and
legal proceedings, the New Zealand-based exchange aims to provide relief to those
impacted by the breach, according to a report by Coindesk.
Cryptopia faced a devastating blow in 2019 when it
fell victim to a cyberattack, resulting in the loss of millions of dollars in
tokens. Despite filing for liquidation thereafter, the exchange has announced
plans to redistribute Bitcoin and DOGE tokens to qualifying account
holders.
The pivotal moment arrived with a court ruling on
March 1, marking progress in Cryptopia’s bankruptcy case unfolding in
Wellington, New Zealand. This ruling paved the way for the exchange’s
decision to initiate the distribution process, offering hope to users awaiting
the recovery of their lost crypto assets.
Besides the cyberattack, Cryptopia encountered
further setbacks when a former employee breached the platform’s security in
2021, exacerbating the financial turmoil. According to the report by Coindesk,
eligible users will reportedly receive the first asset distribution within the next three months.
Following the security breach, Cryptopia confirmed
the hack on January 14, prompting an indefinite suspension of all trading
activities. The exchange, which previously operated without major incidents,
faced scrutiny and backlash from the cryptocurrency community.
Cryptopia Grapples with Fallout
The breach plunged Cryptopia into chaos, leading to
a state of maintenance as the exchange assessed the damage. While specifics
regarding the amount stolen were not disclosed, the exchange vowed to cooperate
with authorities, including New Zealand’s police and the High Tech Crimes Unit,
to apprehend the perpetrators and recover the stolen funds.
In 2021, a former employee of
Cryptopia confessed to stealing $176,000 worth of crypto assets and customer
data from the exchange. The unnamed individual pleaded guilty before Judge Gerard Lynch at the
Christchurch District Court, marking a significant development in the Cryptopia
saga.
The unnamed employee, represented by lawyer Allister
Davis, admitted to two charges: theft by a person in a special relationship and
theft of more than $1,000. The court determined his guilt and remanded him on
bail until sentencing on October 20, 2021, Finance Magnates reported.
The bankrupt crypto exchange Cryptopia has revealed
its strategy to return digital assets to its users affected by the infamous
cyberattack of 2019. Following a prolonged period of uncertainty and
legal proceedings, the New Zealand-based exchange aims to provide relief to those
impacted by the breach, according to a report by Coindesk.
Cryptopia faced a devastating blow in 2019 when it
fell victim to a cyberattack, resulting in the loss of millions of dollars in
tokens. Despite filing for liquidation thereafter, the exchange has announced
plans to redistribute Bitcoin and DOGE tokens to qualifying account
holders.
The pivotal moment arrived with a court ruling on
March 1, marking progress in Cryptopia’s bankruptcy case unfolding in
Wellington, New Zealand. This ruling paved the way for the exchange’s
decision to initiate the distribution process, offering hope to users awaiting
the recovery of their lost crypto assets.
Besides the cyberattack, Cryptopia encountered
further setbacks when a former employee breached the platform’s security in
2021, exacerbating the financial turmoil. According to the report by Coindesk,
eligible users will reportedly receive the first asset distribution within the next three months.
Following the security breach, Cryptopia confirmed
the hack on January 14, prompting an indefinite suspension of all trading
activities. The exchange, which previously operated without major incidents,
faced scrutiny and backlash from the cryptocurrency community.
Cryptopia Grapples with Fallout
The breach plunged Cryptopia into chaos, leading to
a state of maintenance as the exchange assessed the damage. While specifics
regarding the amount stolen were not disclosed, the exchange vowed to cooperate
with authorities, including New Zealand’s police and the High Tech Crimes Unit,
to apprehend the perpetrators and recover the stolen funds.
In 2021, a former employee of
Cryptopia confessed to stealing $176,000 worth of crypto assets and customer
data from the exchange. The unnamed individual pleaded guilty before Judge Gerard Lynch at the
Christchurch District Court, marking a significant development in the Cryptopia
saga.
The unnamed employee, represented by lawyer Allister
Davis, admitted to two charges: theft by a person in a special relationship and
theft of more than $1,000. The court determined his guilt and remanded him on
bail until sentencing on October 20, 2021, Finance Magnates reported.
