Global crypto exchange Binance on Monday said it is closing off-chain fund transfers with WazirX which is facing probe for outward remittance of crypto assets worth ₹2,790 crore to unknown wallets.
The ED (Enforcement Directorate) on Friday said it has frozen ₹64.67 crore worth bank deposits of WazirX as part of an ongoing money laundering probe against some fraud smartphone-based loan dishing apps "backed by" Chinese funds.
"In order to provide clarity and protection for users, we are removing the off-chain fund transfer channel between WazirX and Binance," Patrick Hillmann, Chief Communications Officer, Binance, said in a statement.