Won't rejoice on approval of scheme;team will work hard to return value to users: WazirX Founder
USD 230 million crypto heist last year, WazirX is «hopeful» of securing adequate votes from users in favour of its upcoming scheme of arrangement, with founder Nischal Shetty asserting that while being legally binding, the scheme will allow the company a fighting chance to re-build value in «golden era of crypto» market. Shetty told PTI that the company's promise of returning 85 per cent to users «immediately» is a result of nearly USD 450 million reserves it has — the appreciated value of leftover tokens post July 2024, when the hackers stole USD 230 million of digital assets.
"...if I can push this (scheme of arrangement) through, I will not rejoice. I and my team are going to work the next three years to bring back value," Shetty said.
His comments assume significance given the backdrop of the mega crypto hack that WazirX suffered, the largest of its kind in India. The crypto heist had prompted a thorough examination of safety measures and eroded sentiments around the highly-volatile world of cryptocurrencies.
The said voting process for the scheme of arrangement has been tentatively scheduled from March 19 to March 28, 2025 — the voting marks a crucial step in the restructuring process as rebalanced net liquid platform assets
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