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Tether-Backed Orionx Closes Permanently After $7 Million Custody Shortfall Uncovered

CoinCentral·September 6, 2026·1 min read
Tether-Backed Orionx Closes Permanently After $7 Million Custody Shortfall Uncovered

Chilean crypto exchange Orionx is permanently closing after a forensic audit found over $7 million in customer assets moved to external wallets. Withdrawals are suspended, leaving over 100,000 registered users uncertain. Criminal complaints were filed against co-founders Joaquín Díaz and Roberto Zibert, who deny wrongdoing.

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