Exodus wallet balance disappeared! - page 2.

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Quote from: bitmover on July 25, 2022, 03:30:02 PM

In a recent update, you can swap cryptocurrencies within Ledger Live app using FTX.

Yeah, I'm aware of that. My comment was specifically about FTX's requirements for KYC, and as you can see from crwth's screenshot that he has completed his KYC to their satisfaction. I don't know which exchange dash0520 chose, but it appears that his issue is that he chose to engage with an exchange that didn't have his KYC at the time the transactions was placed.

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Quote from: Pmalek on July 26, 2022, 02:07:44 AM

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Forgive me if I'm wrong but I get the feeling that you're missing Pmalek's (and my) point: The OP's bitcoin is no longer in his wallet, it's been sent to the exchange. He cannot retrieve it by connecting his Ledger to Electrum.

You are correct that Ledger Live is nothing more than the user interface, but they've also contracted with exchanges, and imbedded those exchanges' APIs into Ledger Live's user interface. However, no exchange can happen within the Ledger Live app, the coins must be sent to the chosen exchange for the transaction to be completed. The only difference is that Ledger Live automates parts of the transaction.

In the OP's case the coins were sent to the exchange and now they have locked his fund because they don't have his KYC.

@dash0520, would you mind telling us to which exchange your coins were sent?

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Quote from: Pmalek on July 26, 2022, 02:07:44 AM

Quote from: bitmover on July 25, 2022, 02:53:11 PM

I wonder if Ledger Live will also try to frozen our coins one day if FTX says so?

The better question is, does Ledger have a way to do that with a wallet that is non-custodial in nature? I don't think they do, otherwise we would have seen complaints with locked funds all over the place. Not just now after the Ledger-FTX partnership. I think it's the exchange that could lock funds, not Ledger. Even though they claim you never lose control and custody of your coins, it can't be true. The swap takes place on FTX, Ledger just holds your hand and shows you were to go during the process.

I think they can do that with ledger live, which is just a user interface.

They can just disable all buttons and demand KYC, otherwise you can't click anything. But it is always possible to use electrum or restore using seed somewhere else (few users are able to do that).

I don't think they will do it, but they might. They might be forced to do so depending on regulations...

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I think they are asking for KYC because of the amount.

I've done it twice already.

Yes, that could be it. They will probably ask you for a proof of income if they haven't already.

Next time, If you want to avoid KYC when dealing with large amounts, I would recommend going with an exchange like OKX where the KYC policy is more clear. You only have to submit your documents when you want to exceed a certain withdrawal amount. It's less convenient than trading within the wallet obviously, but at least you know your limits ahead.

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Quote from: OmegaStarScream on July 25, 2022, 05:26:03 AM

If you submitted your documents, what I would suggest you do, is to try and reach out to the exchange's support directly and give them your order/TX IDs.

I'm dealing from the begging directly with the exchange's support.

Quote from: Pmalek on July 26, 2022, 02:07:44 AM

I think they are asking for KYC because of the amount.

I've done it twice already.

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Quote from: bitmover on July 25, 2022, 02:53:11 PM

I wonder if Ledger Live will also try to frozen our coins one day if FTX says so?

The better question is, does Ledger have a way to do that with a wallet that is non-custodial in nature? I don't think they do, otherwise we would have seen complaints with locked funds all over the place. Not just now after the Ledger-FTX partnership. I think it's the exchange that could lock funds, not Ledger. Even though they claim you never lose control and custody of your coins, it can't be true. The swap takes place on FTX, Ledger just holds your hand and shows you were to go during the process.

Quote from: bitmover on July 25, 2022, 02:53:11 PM

Depending on the regulator point of view, a withdraw from a casino or mixer might be considered "illegal activity".

Unfortunately, that's correct.

Quote from: dash0520 on July 26, 2022, 01:51:40 AM

The purchase (P2P) confirmation had been sent to them at the begging. Its a bid over 7K usd

I think they are asking for KYC because of the amount. If it was a sum below $2.000, probably nothing would have happened.

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Quote from: Pmalek on July 25, 2022, 07:52:39 AM

Do your coins originate from some illegal activities maybe or can you think of a reason why they would ask who you are? Or maybe it's a significant sum which triggered their alarms.
Since they are in control of your crypto, you don't have any other choice than to do what they say and provide the documents they want. Sad

Assume I have every right to know why my account is frozen and what is the reason for money holding. I keep asking them this question every time and there is no reply. I've no idea how the BTC been originated and where they comes from, same as I have no idea who previously owned the banknotes in my packet. The purchase (P2P) confirmation had been sent to them at the begging. Its a bid over 7K usd

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Quote from: DireWolfM14 on July 25, 2022, 03:24:45 PM

Quote from: bitmover on July 25, 2022, 02:53:11 PM

FTX is now making partnership with a lot of wallets. Recently, it made a partnership with Ledger Live. I wonder if Ledger Live will also try to frozen our coins one day if FTX says so?

AFIK Ledger Live (like Exodus) doesn't conduct any trades within the app. All exchanges are conducted through an API with a contracted exchange service. I don't use Ledger Live or Exodus, so I really can't tell you how one service is selected over another, but as for FTX, they do indeed require KYC just to use the exchange.

In a recent update, you can swap cryptocurrencies within Ledger Live app using FTX.

https://www.ledger.com/blog/you-can-now-swap-your-crypto-with-ftx-through-ledger-live

Take a look of this screenshot, from inside ledger live app:

Quote from: crwth on July 19, 2022, 12:43:54 AM

I'm an FTX and KYC-verified user, and here is what it looks like.

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Quote from: bitmover on July 25, 2022, 02:53:11 PM

FTX is now making partnership with a lot of wallets. Recently, it made a partnership with Ledger Live. I wonder if Ledger Live will also try to frozen our coins one day if FTX says so?

AFIK Ledger Live (like Exodus) doesn't conduct any trades within the app. All exchanges are conducted through an API with a contracted exchange service. I don't use Ledger Live or Exodus, so I really can't tell you how one service is selected over another, but as for FTX, they do indeed require KYC just to use the exchange.

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Quote from: Pmalek on July 25, 2022, 07:52:39 AM

I think the Exodus in-app exchange is ShapeShift, so probably they were the ones that froze your assets for some reason. According to this support article, they are also working with FTX. Having your assets blocked is unfortunately one of the dangers of using centralized exchange platforms.

FTX is now making partnership with a lot of wallets. Recently, it made a partnership with Ledger Live. I wonder if Ledger Live will also try to frozen our coins one day if FTX says so?

Quote from: DireWolfM14 on July 25, 2022, 02:44:31 PM

Stop using Exodus

This is the best answer.

Just get a better wallet, such as Electrum.

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Quote from: dash0520 on July 25, 2022, 05:19:02 AM

I've had an exchange BTC/ETH frozen a week ago and received an email from Exodus.

Hello there,
We have noticed some exposure to high-risk services on your wallet, and we would need to do a quick verification (KYC).

Since I've done the verification a few months ago, this email surprised me a lot. Anyway, I've uploaded my data a second time and the wallet balance just disappeared after right away.

The answer is:
Hello there,
Your funds are frozen and will not be shown on your wallet until the verification is not completed or is still ongoing.

I wonder are they logged in into my account and withdraw the money ? Or what is happening?
All my emails now being ignored. Any suggestions?

Thanks

Stop using Exodus, and stop using centralized exchanges. There have been some recent efforts by centralized exchanges to preemptively comply with regulatory agencies by contracting with blockchain analysis companies. Blockchain analysis is a joke, and an arbitrary one at that. Their methods are not coordinated with each other, and findings are inconsistent. They have no legitimate leg to stand on in their claims.

The regulatory agencies don't care about bitcoin, and the efforts by these greedy blockchain analysis organizations are hurting bitcoin. Any exchange that contracts with blockchain analysis companies should be considered bitcoin saboteurs, and they don't deserve a single satoshi of your money.

More details can be found here: https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/m.60292655

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Quote from: Pmalek on July 25, 2022, 07:52:39 AM

I think the Exodus in-app exchange is ShapeShift, so probably they were the ones that froze your assets for some reason. According to this support article, they are also working with FTX. Having your assets blocked is unfortunately one of the dangers of using centralized exchange platforms.

I doubt it's FTX. It's probably the in-app exchange, but they'll have to tell him which one he used (assuming that it's not already visible in the details of the transaction) because Exodus uses multiple providers and not just a single one.

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I think the Exodus in-app exchange is ShapeShift, so probably they were the ones that froze your assets for some reason. According to this support article, they are also working with FTX. Having your assets blocked is unfortunately one of the dangers of using centralized exchange platforms.

Do your coins originate from some illegal activities maybe or can you think of a reason why they would ask who you are? Or maybe it's a significant sum which triggered their alarms.
Since they are in control of your crypto, you don't have any other choice than to do what they say and provide the documents they want. Sad

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From where did the funds disappear? The BTC address? If so, then that's normal (sadly). They don't have access to your wallet, but when you initiate the exchange, you basically sent them your BTC.

The issue has nothing to do with Exodus wallet though, it's the exchange (a third-party service) they were using that blocked the transaction because they detected suspicious activity with your address.

If you submitted your documents, what I would suggest you do, is to try and reach out to the exchange's support directly and give them your order/TX IDs.

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I've had an exchange BTC/ETH frozen a week ago and received an email from Exodus.

Hello there,
We have noticed some exposure to high-risk services on your wallet, and we would need to do a quick verification (KYC).

Since I've done the verification a few months ago, this email surprised me a lot. Anyway, I've uploaded my data a second time and the wallet balance just disappeared after right away.

The answer is:
Hello there,
Your funds are frozen and will not be shown on your wallet until the verification is not completed or is still ongoing.

I wonder are they logged in into my account and withdraw the money ? Or what is happening?
All my emails now being ignored. Any suggestions?

Thanks

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