The story
Founded by Gerald Cotten and Mike Patryn in 2013.1
Private company
Quadriga Fintech Solutions
Logo: Quadriga Fintech Solutions, Non-free logo, via Wikipedia3
Canadian fraudulent cryptocurrency company (2013–2019)
Quadriga Fintech Solutions was the owner and operator of QuadrigaCX. QuadrigaCX was believed to be Canada's largest cryptocurrency exchange at the time of its collapse in 2019, with the exchange ceasing operations and the company filing for bankruptcy with C$215.7 million in liabilities and about C$28 million in assets. The company's CEO and founder, Gerald William Cotten, died in December 2018 after traveling to India.2 It was founded by Gerald Cotten and Mike Patryn.1 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0
Last updated Oct 21, 2026.
Overview
2013Founded1
- HeadquartersVancouver1
- Websitequadrigafs.com
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Quadriga Fintech Solutions was the owner and operator of QuadrigaCX. QuadrigaCX was believed to be Canada's largest cryptocurrency exchange at the time of its collapse in 2019, with the exchange ceasing operations and the company filing for bankruptcy with C$215.7 million in liabilities and about C$28 million in assets. The company's CEO and founder, Gerald William Cotten, died in December 2018 after traveling to India.2
Leadership
Who has led Quadriga Fintech Solutions, and when. Pick a name to see everywhere that person has worked.
- FounderGerald Cotten1
- FounderMike Patryn1
Products and brands
- cryptocurrency exchange
Listed on Wikidata.1
Timeline
Links
- Websitequadrigafs.com1
- WikipediaQuadriga (cryptocurrency exchange)
- WikidataQ23680099
Sources
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