The QuadrigaCX Mystery: Examining the Timeline of Events

The QuadrigaCX Mystery: Examining the Timeline of Events

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The video explores the financial and legal challenges faced by Quadriga, a cryptocurrency exchange, from 2017 to 2019. It details the legal battle with CIBC, Cotton's marriage to Jennifer Robertson, and the mysterious circumstances surrounding Cotton's death in India. The aftermath of his death led to Quadriga's operational halt and financial losses for its customers, as significant assets were inaccessible due to password-protected cold wallets.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main reason for QuadrigaCX's lawsuit against CIBC in 2018?

CIBC froze QuadrigaCX's assets, preventing customer withdrawals.

QuadrigaCX refused to pay its debts to CIBC.

CIBC wanted to acquire QuadrigaCX.

CIBC accused QuadrigaCX of fraud.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was peculiar about Jennifer Robertson's identity?

She was a government official.

She was a famous actress.

She was a well-known public figure.

She had multiple family names and no digital footprint.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What health condition did Jerry Cotton suffer from?

Diabetes

Crohn's disease

Heart disease

Asthma

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the initial cause of death reported for Jerry Cotton?

Stroke

Pneumonia

Heart attack

Septic shock

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why was the embalming of Jerry Cotton's body initially refused?

The doctor was unavailable.

There was no clear understanding of the cause of death.

The body was not at the hospital.

The family did not consent.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main reason for QuadrigaCX halting operations in January 2019?

Technical upgrades

Regulatory compliance

Maintenance issues

Lack of access to company assets

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What percentage of their investments were Quadriga customers able to recover?

50%

25%

12%

75%