WazirX

WazirX is an Indian cryptocurrency exchange founded in 2018. Founded by Nischal Shetty, It was acquired by cryptocurrency exchange Binance in 2019. The exchange has over 10 million users as of March 2022.

History
In February 2020, WazirX launched it's WRX token based on Binance Chain and Ethereum chain.

WazirX was acquired by the world largest crypto trading platform Binance in April 2021.

In June 2021, WazirX receives show cause notice by Enforcement Directorate for cryptocurrency transaction of Rs. 2,790 crore.

Wazir launched its NFT platform in March 2021.

In November 2021, WazirX hits $38 Billion trading in a year record, and the same month, WazirX app saw heavy user activity and server crashes following the Indian government's decision to introduce a new cryptocurrency bill in Parliament to ban private crypto.