FBI reaches out to WazirX on alleged crypto heist by North Korean cybercriminals: Report🚨

WazirX on July 18 confirmed facing security breach and temporarily stopped INR and crypto withdrawals, following the suspicious transfer of assets worth $230 million from one of its multi signature wallets.

US intelligence agency Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has reached out for information to Indian crypto platform WazirX to study the nature of a cyberattack allegedly involving North Korean hackers, The Economic Times has reported.

"Global law enforcement agencies, such as the FBI, want to future-proof their own cryptocurrency market from any such shocks, and their expertise will greatly benefit the company’s efforts as well," a person close to WazirX told ET.

Moneycontrol couldn't independently verify the report.

WazirX on July 18 confirmed facing a security breach and temporarily stopped INR and crypto withdrawals, following the suspicious transfer of assets worth $230 million from one of its multi-signature wallets.