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How One Crypto Trader Lost $71 Million in Bitcoin Due to a Phishing Attack
In a shocking incident reported by on-chain data analysis firm LookOnChain, an anonymous cryptocurrency trader fell victim to a devious phishing scam, resulting in the loss of 1,155 Wrapped Bitcoin (WBTC) tokens, valued at $71 million at the time of the incident. дальше »
2024-5-4 21:15 | |
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SEC chair Gensler addresses security breach and misleading Bitcoin ETF announcement on X
Gary Gensler, the chairman of the U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), has addressed inquiries from legislators concerning a security incident involving the SEC’s account on X. On Jan. дальше »
2024-2-14 12:31 | |
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US Department of Justice nabs couple for allegedly trying to launder $3.6 million worth of Bitcoin
The US Department of Justice announced Tuesday that the law enforcement authorities have captured a married couple linked to the Bitfinex crypto exchange hack incident in 2016. The married couple, Ilya Lichtenstein, 34, and his Wife Heather Morgan 31 were arrested by US law enforcement and are accused of allegedly trying to launder Bitcoin funds […] The post US Department of Justice nabs couple for allegedly trying to launder $3. дальше »
2022-2-9 14:19 | |
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US Department of Justice nabs couple for allegedly trying to launder $3.6 billion worth of Bitcoin
The US Department of Justice announced Tuesday that the law enforcement authorities have captured a married couple linked to the Bitfinex crypto exchange hack incident in 2016. The post US Department of Justice nabs couple for allegedly trying to launder $3. дальше »
2022-2-10 14:19 | |
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Bolt From The Past: The Mt. Gox Incident
Mt. Gox was once the largest bitcoin exchange in the world, processing 70% of BTC transactions around the world. The exchange garnered notoriety in 2014 after revealing that almost 800,000 BTC was stolen from its hot wallets. дальше »
2021-9-5 16:09 | |
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Liquid Crypto Exchange Suffers Hack Worth $74 Million
Liquid cryptocurrency exchange has suffered a fresh attack, losing various cryptoassets in its hot wallets to hackers. The exchange claims it’s still investigating the incident, however, it’s confirmed that the stolen assets include bitcoin (BTC), ether (ETH), and tron (TRX), according to a tweet on August 19, 2021. дальше »
2021-8-19 11:30 | |
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Bitcoin, catfishing, drugs: How a Tinder match almost led to crypto robbery
Bitcoin (BTC) self custody provider Casa warns about physical attacks against Bitcoin holders, as they publish a blog post describing details of a recent incident. The post Bitcoin, catfishing, drugs: How a Tinder match almost led to crypto robbery appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2021-7-12 01:00 | |
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US Diplomat: This incident made authorities take 'another tough look at bitcoin'
Many consider the market for the world's largest cryptocurrency as a means to gain wealth. However, due to the attached risk factor, that is, its volatility it is perceived as an insecure investment oThe post US Diplomat: This incident made authorities take 'another tough look at bitcoin' appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »
2021-7-2 02:00 | |
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$3.6 billion in Bitcoin (BTC) goes missing from South African exchange
Founders of AfriCrypt, a South African-based crypto investment platform, are missing along with 69,000 Bitcoin (BTC/USD) (currently worth $3. 6 billion) invested on the platform. The platform informed its investors in April that it was shutting down after a hacking incident that compromised customers’ accounts. дальше »
2021-6-25 15:13 | |
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South Korean Court Orders Bithumb to Compensate Users for an Accidental BTC Withdrawal Case in 2018
A South Korean court ordered one of the biggest domestic crypto exchanges to compensate victims of an “accidental withdrawal” incident in 2018. Bithumb has been ordered to pay customers who withdrew their bitcoin funds to an unknown wallet. дальше »
2021-2-14 07:30 | |
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Bitcoin Marketplace Keepchange Suffers Data Breach — No Funds Stolen During the Incident
A bitcoin company is the latest victim of a data breach incident, where hackers managed to access customers’ full names and email addresses. Moreover, attackers sent withdrawal requests from the company customers’ accounts to addresses belonging to the hackers. дальше »
2021-2-11 02:30 | |
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California Man Loses $27,000 in Bitcoin After Falling Prey to Crypto Scammers
In Daly City, California, authorities are investigating a crypto scam incident where a man lost $27,000 worth of bitcoin. A 48-year-old man claimed the scammers tricked him into giving them the keys to his wallet. дальше »
2021-1-26 19:30 | |
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450 Bitcoins moved from Binance address to Mt. Gox cold wallet
Years after the Mt. Gox incident in 2014, an update published by Whale Alert Twitter account today stated that more than $14 million in Bitcoin or 450. 00034 BTC was moved from Binance address to a Mt. дальше »
2021-1-6 01:00 | |
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Strong Case for Bitcoin: GoFundMe Blocks Canadian Fundraisers Referencing Iran
In an incident that highlights the shortcomings of centralized fundraising and the advantages of decentralized options, like Bitcoin, popular crowdfunding website GoFundMe has terminated some campaigns referencing Iran. дальше »
2020-1-14 22:32 | |
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Bitcoin, Gold, and Oil See Price Spike Following US Strike on Iranian General
The United States drone strike that killed Iranian major general Qassem Soleimani has raised several questions about global political stability. The economy has reacted strongly to the incident, with Bitcoin, gold, and oil all rising in value since. дальше »
2020-1-7 13:39 | |
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Mt. Gox founder facing lawsuit for losing 80,000 BTC
Serial entrepreneur Jed McCaleb, and creator of the now-defunct Mt. Gox, is facing a lawsuit over his handling of the failed cryptocurrency exchange. Former Mt. Gox traders Joseph Jones and Peter Steinmetz allege McCaleb was “fraudulent” and “negligent” in his representation of the exchange, partly leading to the loss of their Bitcoin when it was hacked in the notorious hacking incident from 2014, CoinDesk reports. дальше »
2019-6-26 14:47 | |
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Israeli Crypto Scamming Bros Arrested for 2016 Bitfinex Hack
Two Israeli brothers have been arrested in connection with a cryptocurrency scam involving "tens of millions" of dollars. Jerusalem-based Eli and Assaf Gigi were involved in a scheme were they accessed traders' wallets and took the coins for themselves, Finance Magnates reports. дальше »
2019-6-25 18:43 | |
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WATCH: Bitcoin ATM showers London’s Bond Street station in cash money
No, this isn’t a new Anderson Paak video. In a bizarre scene, footage shows a Bitcoin ATM spewing heaps of cash in a shopping centre nearby London’s Bond Street train station, while a security guard does their best to keep onlookers at bay. дальше »
2019-6-7 13:01 | |
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Moonday Mornings: Bitcoin flash-crashed to $75, SIM-swapping on the rise, and more
It’s time for another edition of Moonday Mornings! If you’re new around here, this is Hard Fork’s wrap-up of the weekend’s top cryptocurrency and blockchain headlines that you shouldn’t miss. Let’s get to it. дальше »
2019-6-3 11:30 | |
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SBI Virtual Currencies proceeds with the delisting of Bitcoin Cash [BCH]
Bitcoin Cash, the fourth largest cryptocurrency by market cap, was recently the highlight of the cryptocurrency space after some claimed that it witnessed a 51 percent attack. Apparently, the entire incident connects to its latest hardfork that occurred on May 15. дальше »
2019-5-28 15:00 | |
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Infographic: An Overview of Compromised Bitcoin Exchange Events
The purpose of this infographic is to visualize the size of large cryptocurrency hacks that have occurred in the past as if they all happened today. The hacks included in this infographic extend beyond exchanges, as there were other large entities that experienced cryptocurrency hacks, such as marketplaces like Silk Road 2. дальше »
2019-5-25 21:56 | |
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Crypto Engineer Bravely Details Embarrassing $100,000 SIM-Hijack Bitcoin Theft
By CCN: SIM hijackers aiming to steal bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies are getting bolder and more daring. No longer are they just going for the soft targets but are now even pursuing the technologically adept and sophisticated. дальше »
2019-5-21 16:59 | |
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Binance CEO Reveals Updates on the Recent ‘Security Incident’
Coinspeaker Binance CEO Reveals Updates on the Recent ‘Security Incident’CZ, Binance CEO, shared new details on the security measures that will be introduced after the exchange lost 7,000 Bitcoin in a hack that happened earlier this week. дальше »
2019-5-10 17:45 | |
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Binance CEO Reveals New Details of ‘Damaging’ $44 Million Bitcoin Hack
By CCN: On May 10, Changpeng Zhao, the CEO of Binance, the world’s largest crypto exchange, released a security incident update regarding the firm’s loss of 7,000 bitcoin. Following the high-profile security breach of the exchange during which sophisticated tools and methods were used to steal $44 million from Binance, the firm swiftly revamped its security measures and practices. дальше »
2019-5-10 13:00 | |
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Binance Reveals Hack Information as Security Becomes a Public Concern
This article was originally published by 8btc and written by Vincent He. Since May 1, 2019, bitcoin’s price has been rising, reaching a top of over $6,000. As the whole cryptocurrency industry was enjoying the rise, an unexpected hack put a stop to the rise of bitcoin. дальше »
2019-5-10 18:48 | |
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Binance Hack: Bitcoin [BTC] would have been down by 10% if hack had happened two years ago, claims analyst
One of the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchanges, Binance recently witnessed a security breach in their network, enabling hackers to perpetrate a 7000 BTC heist. The hackers also stole millions of 2FA codes and a large number of API keys. дальше »
2019-5-9 17:00 | |
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Did Aftermath of Binance Hack Show Bitcoin is Not as Decentralized? Not Quite
The aftermath of the Binance hack has left the industry confounded. While the price of Bitcoin remains steady, following a slight dip on the news, the incident has once again raised questions over security and, given Changpeng Zhao’s (CZ) motion to “rollback” the network, whether Bitcoin is as decentralized as we are led to believe. дальше »
2019-5-9 17:00 | |
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Bitcoin surges by +400%, hits $30,000 on Coin Stats, causing people to ‘spill drinks’ and have ‘mini heart attacks’
People around the world have become millionaires overnight due to the sudden surge in Bitcoin’s price; this recent incident caused a lot of people to have that same feeling although it was ephemeral and not true. дальше »
2019-5-5 08:15 | |
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Microsoft Outlook Security Breach Targeted Bitcoin Accounts
Earlier in April 2019, Microsoft Hotmail, MSN, and Outlook email accounts suffered a severe security breach. Now, a good number of the victims have revealed that their cryptocurrency wallets were hacked during the ugly incident, reports Motherboard on April 29, 2019. дальше »
2019-5-1 23:00 | |
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Bitcoin Network’s Speed Is Still A Hurdle For Mass Adoption, Is XRP The Solution?
Among the most popular cryptocurrencies in the market, Bitcoin has always been the most valuable. Numerous institutions are now accepting Bitcoin as a means of payment – from coffee shops to institutions of higher education. дальше »
2019-4-25 11:21 | |
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Is the Whole Bitcoin SV Incident Hurting the Image of the Crypto Industry?
It isn’t a secret that the past few weeks in the crypto ecosystem have been tumultuous ones. As Bitcoin (BTC) rallied past $5,000, sparking claims that the bottom is in, Australian cryptographer Craig Wright and his crew, all fans of Bitcoin Satoshi’s Vision (BSV), found themselves in a few tussles on Crypto Twitter. дальше »
2019-4-19 17:30 | |
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French Crypto Enthusiasts Appeal for Bitcoin Donations to Rebuild Notre-Dame Cathedral
One of France’s most iconic buildings lies virtually destroyed after a tragic fire consumed it last night. In response to the incident, which has moved much of the planet, a group of French Bitcoin advocates have set up a crypto appeal. дальше »
2019-4-17 02:00 | |
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French Journalist Advocates Crypto Community to Donate Bitcoin for Notre-Dame Rebuilding Process
Yesterday, the world stood and watched as the Cathedral of Notre-Dame was engulfed by the fire. Paris lost an important landmark that day and the whole country was sad that one of the most iconic landmarks of the country had collapsed due to major damages suffered during the fire. After the incident happened, the president […] дальше »
2019-4-17 00:33 | |
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Bitcoin [BTC] community rallied by French crypto-journalist after Prez Macron pledges to rebuild Notre-Dame
The world watched aghast the horrific incident on Monday evening in Paris as a devastating fire engulfed the Cathedral of Notre-Dame. One of the most iconic landmarks of France, The Gothic monument suffered major damages as the building’s spire and roof collapsed during the fire. дальше »
2019-4-16 17:30 | |
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Lazarus Hacker Group Continues to Target Crypto Using Faked Trading Software
This article was originally published by 8btc and written by Lylian Tang. The Chinese security service provider 360 Security has issued a warning that a large number of crypto exchanges have been targeted by the North Korean hacker group Lazarus and that the number is still rising after the recent hacks of crypto exchanges DragonEx, Etbox and BiKi. дальше »
2019-4-2 21:54 | |
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UK Thieves Target Bitcoin ATM in Smash and Grab
According to reports in UK news publication Northampton Chronicle, a Bitcoin ATM located in a grocery store has been targeted in the Northampton area by thieves in a brazen robbery. A group of three individuals are wanted in relation to the offence. дальше »
2019-3-16 00:00 | |
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Could the Recent Memphis Bitcoin-ATM Robbery of BitKing Be an Inside Job?
As many of our regular readers are probably aware of, Tennessee-based Bitcoin ATM provider BitKing LLC, recently fell victim to a robbery where an unidentified miscreant stole the firm’s only crypto vending machine from downtown Memphis. дальше »
2019-3-8 19:41 | |
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US Govt Returns Stolen Bitcoin to Crypto Exchange Bitfinex From $65 Million Hack
Bitfinex cryptocurrency exchange has revealed that 27. 66270285 BTC, a portion of the stolen funds from the 2016 hack, was successfully recovered by law enforcement of the U. S. government. Recovered BTC to Reimburse Recovery Right Token Holders Following the hacking event, Bitfinex launched an investigation with the assistance of enforcement agencies internationally, to trace the 119,756 BTC that vanished from the exchange’s premises. дальше »
2019-2-26 21:40 | |
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Zebpay Continues European Expansion, Launches EU-Wide Trading Tournament
Cryptocurrency exchange Zebpay is opening new offices in five European countries, increasing its presence on the continent to 43 countries. Launched in 2015 in India, Zebpay grew into one of the country’s largest cryptocurrency exchanges before shuttering its operation in September 2018, due to the crypto ban in the country. дальше »
2019-2-1 00:24 | |
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Hackers Threaten to release Classified documents on 9/11 attacks If Not Paid Demanded Ransom in Bitcoin
An adversarial threat group known as The Dark Overlord has threatened to release sensitive documents that reveal the truth about the 9/11 incident unless those who are potentially affected pay them an unspecified ransom in Bitcoin. дальше »
2019-1-2 15:56 | |
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Crypto Millionaire Literally ‘Airdrops’ $100 Bills From Rooftop in Hong Kong
A Bitcoin millionaire and cryptocurrency loud mouth was arrested in Hong Kong over the weekend for causing mass hysteria after an airdrop of several HK $100 bills from an apartment rooftop. Hong Kong Style ‘Air Drop’ On Saturday (December 15, 2018), Wong Ching-kit; a cryptocurrency promoter caused a stir when he tossed several HK$100 from an apartment rooftop in Hong Kong. дальше »
2018-12-17 22:00 | |
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Ethereum’s price briefly collapsed from $100 to $13 on Coinbase Pro
Another day, another mad cryptocurrency anomaly. For a brief moment, the price of Ethereum on Coinbase Pro (formerly known as GDAX) collapsed from almost $100 down to a measly $13. The incident took place at around 6 AM UTC. дальше »
2018-12-6 18:38 | |
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