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"Peter Thiel-Backed Crypto Lender Vauld Files for Protection Against Creditors"

2022-07-08 [vendor] Vauld seeks creditor protection
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Incident Details

Cryptocurrency exchange Vauld, who suspended withdrawals on July 4, filed for a moratorium against creditors in Singapore, a process that’s conceptually similar to Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings in the U.S.In late June, the exchange laid off 30% of staff and took other measures to cut costs. They later disclosed they were short $70 million, partly from exposure to the Terra ecosystem which collapsed in May.

Technical Details

Initial Attack Vector
Protocol collapse / insolvency
Vendor / Product
Vauld seeks creditor protection

Timeline

  1. 2022-07-08 Breach occurred
  2. 2022-07-08 Publicly disclosed