Hack

Exchanges

BTER Unable to Repay Customers Following Alleged Exchange Heist

Defunct cryptocurrency exchange BTER claims it doesn't have enough funds to reimburse all its users, following an alleged $1.75m hack.

Policy & regulation  ·  20 February 2015
Exchanges

Game Developer Prepared to Return ‘Bitstamp Hack’ Donation

The creator of iOS game SaruTobi says he will return a donation of 1 BTC pending confirmation that it derived from funds stolen from Bitstamp.

Business  ·  19 February 2015
Crime

BTER Claims $1.75 Million in Bitcoin Stolen in Cold Wallet Hack

China-based digital currency exchange BTER announced that it suffered a hack on its cold wallets, resulting in the loss of roughly $1.75m in bitcoin.

Policy & regulation  ·  15 February 2015