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Japan Cryptocurrency Exchange Hacked, Loses $530 Million

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Japan based cryptocurrency exchange, Coincheck lost 58 billion yen, close to $530 million, on Friday because of hacking. Coincheck, which is one of Tokyo’s major cryptocurrency exchange, stopped the sales and withdrawals of the currency NEM, according to its website. Other deposit methods including credit cards have also been stopped and trading of all cryptocurrencies except Bitcoin have been restricted, according to the latest update.

The exchange has already reported the hack to the authorities and to Japan’s Financial Services Agency. According to the company, around 523 million of the exchange’s NEM coins were sent to another account around 3 A.M. local time. The NEM coins were held in a “hot” wallet, which refers to a method of storage that is linked to the internet. The company further added, close to 98% of its digital currency holdings are offline, or in a “cold” storage. Coincheck is ranked fourth by market share on CryptoCompare and owns about 6% of yen-bitcoin trading.

In a press conference, the President of Coincheck, Wakata Koichi Yoshihiro and Chief Operating Officer Yusuke Otsuka said it did not appear that hackers had stolen any other digital currency. The company is now looking at compensating its customers. NEM’s protocol token XEM, briefly fell by more than 20% on Friday trading at $0.85, down from a high of $1.01, according to data from Coinmarketcap. However, little changed for most of the other digital currencies, including Bitcoin.

The recent hack is touted to be bigger than the amount stolen from Mt. Gox in 2014 which was pegged at $340 million. However, the impact on the cryptocurrency market is much smaller given the immense increase in market capitalization. In December last year, South Korean cryptocurrency exchange Youbit also lost 17% of its digital assets leading to its parent Yapian filing for bankruptcy.

According to Morgan Stanley analysts, an estimated $630 million in bitcoin has been lost to hackers by mid December, 2017.

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Dunzo Gets Breather as NCLT Rejects Insolvency Petition from Invoice Discounters

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The National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) Bengaluru bench has dismissed an insolvency plea filed against quick commerce startup Dunzo by its invoice discounters, declaring the petition “not maintainable” after several postponements. This decision offers temporary relief to Dunzo, which has been facing multiple insolvency petitions from various creditors, including Velvin Packaging Solutions and Betterplace Safety Solutions, over unpaid dues.

The invoice discounters alleged that Dunzo had paid only 50% of the required amounts, though the exact sum was not disclosed. Despite ongoing settlement talks, no resolution was reached, and the tribunal noted Dunzo’s delays in responding to creditor petitions. Dunzo continues to grapple with severe liquidity issues, delayed payments, and significant losses—reporting a ₹1,801.8 crore loss in FY23 and owing approximately ₹11.4 crore to major vendors like Google India and Facebook India.

While this NCLT ruling provides Dunzo some breathing room, the company still faces ongoing financial and operational challenges as it works to resolve its outstanding liabilities.

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How a Golden Retriever Became the Heart and Soul of a Hyderabad Startup’s Workplace

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Hyderabad-based startup Harvesting Robotics has won hearts online by appointing a golden retriever named Denver as its Chief Happiness Officer (CHO). Denver, introduced by co-founder Rahul Arepaka in a viral LinkedIn post, has quickly become the star of the office, spreading joy and boosting morale among employees. The company is now officially pet-friendly, a move Arepaka calls their “best decision.”

Denver’s new role has sparked widespread attention, with thousands liking and commenting on the announcement. Many see Denver’s presence as more than just a cute story—it highlights a growing trend of pet-friendly workplaces that prioritize employee well-being and happiness. As companies increasingly focus on holistic wellness, Denver’s appointment shows that sometimes, a wagging tail is the best way to brighten the workday.

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Info Edge Shareholders Approve ₹1,000 Crore Investment in New Venture Fund

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Info Edge (India) Ltd shareholders have overwhelmingly approved an investment of up to ₹1,000 crore in the company’s third venture capital fund, Info Edge Ventures Fund III. The proposal received near-unanimous backing, with 99.9995% of valid votes in favor out of 1,274 participants.

Smartweb Internet Services Ltd, a wholly owned Info Edge subsidiary, will act as sponsor and investment manager for the new fund. This move strengthens Info Edge’s commitment to backing early-stage startups and expanding its footprint in India’s venture capital landscape.

Info Edge has a strong track record as an early investor in leading Indian startups like Zomato and PB Fintech, with combined holdings in these firms valued at ₹31,500 crore ($3.7 billion) as of March 31, 2025.

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