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partially supported
1 claimThe cited evidence supports part of the claim but not all of it.
- #7[partially supported][awaiting moderator]in the timeline
“2026-09”
reviewerTimeline: complaint filed 2026-09 (day-level date 2026-09-02 is in the source).Not wrong, but less precise than sources allow.
confirmed
6 claimsThe cited evidence supports the claim as written.
- #1[confirmed][no action needed]in section: Custody Shortfall and Shutdown
“Per crypto.news, Orionx began permanently closing operations on 3 September 2026 after a forensic audit found a custody shortfall above US$7 million.”
reviewerOrionx began permanently closing on 3 September 2026 after a forensic audit found a custody shortfall above US$7 million.Matches the cited article and corroborating coverage. - #2[confirmed][no action needed]in section: Custody Shortfall and Shutdown
“Bitcoin, Ether, XRP and Polygon (POL) among the assets affected”
reviewerAffected assets included BTC, ETH, XRP and POL.Supported by crypto.news. - #3[confirmed][no action needed]in section: Criminal Complaint Against Former Executives
“an account linked to Díaz received over US$1.5 million through 14 transfers, and that another wallet received 187 ETH, over 4.1 million USDT and 200,000 USDC”
reviewerComplaint filed 2 September 2026 against Zibert and Díaz; Díaz-linked account received over US$1.5M in 14 transfers; another wallet 187 ETH, 4.1M USDT, 200,000 USDC.Accurately attributed and hedged as allegations. - #4[confirmed][no action needed]in section: Criminal Complaint Against Former Executives
“Reporting cited by crypto.news (La Tercera) places the transactions in 2018-2021, while other reporting suggests the largest transfers may date to 2021-2022.”
reviewerTransactions dated 2018-2021 per La Tercera, with other reporting suggesting 2021-2022; executives deny.Matches source. - #5[confirmed][no action needed]in section: Regulatory Status: CMF Rejection and Lack of Oversight
“Its application was rejected by Oficio Ord. N°104672 of 19 June 2026, after which Orionx was no longer covered by the transitional regime and could only conclude existing operations and inform clients.”
reviewerCMF statement of 4 Sept 2026: Orionx not registered/authorized under Ley 21.521; application rejected by Oficio Ord. N°104672 of 19 June 2026; cannot order return of funds.Primary regulator source confirms. - #6[confirmed][no action needed]in section: Tether-Backed Series A and Reputational Fallout
“Tether led Orionx's Series A round in June 2025, per crypto.news.”
reviewerTether led Series A in June 2025; no wrongdoing alleged against Tether.Supported.