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17,000 Customers Claim Refund from Collapsed Canadian Crypto Exchange QuadrigaCX
Ernst & Young, the trustee of the now-bankrupt cryptocurrency exchange QuadrigaCX, published a report showing that almost 17,000 people have filed for the remaining assets of the crypto exchange. EY assumed control of the crypto exchange in February 2019 after QuadrigaCX filed for bankruptcy. Ernst & Young took over custody of QuadrigaCX’s assets following the alleged death of Gerald Cotton, the founder of QuadrigaCX, who held the private keys to the crypto holdings, in January 2019. The report indicates that as many as 16,959 people have claimed assets ranging from Litecoin, Bitcoin, Ethereum, Bitcoin Gold, Bitcoin SV, and Bitcoin cash, along with US dollars and Canadian dollars.
Jennifer Robertson to Pay $12 Million CAD in Quadrigacx Settlement
The death of Gerald Cotten, founder of Quadrigacx, a once reputable cryptocurrency exchange in Canada took the world by surprise. More surprising is the position taken by his widow, Jennifer Robertson, who will liquidate personal assets to cover customers' losses.
Ernst & Young Trustee Outline Options for Compensating QuadrigaCX Victims
Ernst & Young has filed a report with the Ontario Superior Court of Justice suggesting how the court should distribute the recovered funds.
Creditors of Defunct Crypto Exchange Cryptopia Can Now File For Claims With Audit Firm Following Massive Hack
The creditors of the now-defunct New Zealand based cryptocurrency exchange Cryptopia can now file for claims with appointed audit firm Grant Thornton.
CipherTrace: Cryptocurrency Theft Alarming at $4.4 Billion in 2019
According to a report by CipherTrace, a blockchain forensics company, the cryptocurrency sector has lost a whopping $4.4 billion in scams and thefts so far this year, up by more than 150% from $1.7 billion in 2018.
Japanese Based Cryptocurrency Exchange BitFlyer Reports $6.9Million Loss in 2019
bitFlyer, a Tokyo based cryptocurrency exchange reported a loss of $6.9 million after suffering a loss in customers amidst regulatory issues with the financial services agency of Japan. The company is doing all it can to stand strong and successfully survive this downtime.
Bitcoin.com Exchange Collaborates With Changelly For Seamless Crypto Swaps
Changelly cryptocurrency exchange platform partneres with Bitcoin.com Exchange, a new cryptocurrency exchange in the crypto market to ensure that customers enjoy seamless swapping of cryptocurrencies
Kraken Is the First Cryptocurrency Exchange to Become a US Bank
Kraken San Francisco-based crypto exchange was approved yesterday by the Wyoming Banking Board and is now the first exchange to become a US bank.
Tim Draper's Venture Studio Launches New WordPress Plugin for Anyone to Host a Cryptocurrency Exchange
Tim Draper’s venture studio has launched a new WordPress plugin, which makes it possible for anyone to create a cryptocurrency exchange on a WordPress-based website. Established in 2018, Goren Holm Ventures is an incubator/accelerator firm based in Santa Monica, California. A well-known investor and venture capitalist, Tim Draper, partnered with Goren Holm Ventures in 2019 and later rebranded it as Draper Goren Holm. The firm focuses on incubating and accelerating blockchain and crypto startups.
German Stock Exchange Subsidiary Blocknox Unveils Cryptocurrency Custody Services to Institutional Clients
German Stock Exchange Boerse Stuttgart has made an announcement that its subsidiary Blocknox is expanding its crypto custody service to institutional players.
Canadian Crypto Exchange Shuts Down to Protect Customers
In Vancouver, Canada, another cryptocurrency exchange has closed down. This is not the first Canadian based Exchange to encounter problems, with some users losing everything last year when another exchange lost access to private keys.
BitMEX Invests in South Africa’s Largest Bitcoin Exchange
In a bold financial move, the parent company of BitMEX cryptocurrency exchange has decided to invest in a South Africa’s biggest Bitcoin exchange, VALR.