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Coinsbuy offers $100K reward after $7.9M security breach

Created at 10 Aug · 6:56 PM1 source↑ Market-relevant
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Crypto payments platform Coinsbuy confirmed a security incident on August 9, where unauthorized withdrawals drained over $7.9 million from platform wallets. The company stated all client funds were covered from its reserves and services have been restored. Coinsbuy is offering a $100,000 reward for information leading to the identification and recovery of the stolen assets.

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Key Numbers

$7.9 millionestimated stolen funds
$100,000reward offered by Coinsbuy
August 9date of security incident

Who's Involved

Coinsbuy
crypto payments platform that experienced a security breach
SpecterAnalyst
blockchain investigator who identified stolen funds and their movement
ChangeNOW
exchange that helped freeze a portion of the stolen assets

↳ Why This Matters

The incident highlights ongoing security risks in the cryptocurrency space and the financial impact of hacks on digital asset platforms. Coinsbuy's commitment to covering client losses demonstrates a customer-centric approach to managing such breaches, while the reward offer underscores the difficulty in tracing and recovering stolen digital assets.

Key facts

  • Coinsbuy experienced a security breach on August 9, resulting in over $7.9 million in unauthorized withdrawals.
  • The stolen funds were drained from platform wallets across the Ethereum and TRON blockchains.
  • Coinsbuy stated that all affected client funds have been fully covered by the company from its own reserves.
  • The platform has restored all services, including deposits and withdrawals.
  • Coinsbuy is offering a $100,000 reward for information leading to the identification and recovery of the stolen assets.
  • Crypto payments platform Coinsbuy confirmed a security incident on August 9, where unauthorized withdrawals drained over $7.9 million from platform wallets across the Ethereum and TRON blockchains. Blockchain investigator SpecterAnalyst reported that the attacker began moving the stolen funds into Monero, with a six-figure portion of the assets frozen by ChangeNOW. Coinsbuy temporarily paused deposits and withdrawals following the incident before restoring both services. The company stated that all affected client funds have been fully covered by Coinsbuy from its own reserves, ensuring users experienced no financial losses. Coinsbuy is investigating the incident and has offered a $100,000 reward for information leading to the identification of those responsible and an additional bonus for help recovering the stolen funds. The platform is operating normally with all services fully available.

    Frequently asked questions

    Coinsbuy experienced a security breach on August 9, leading to unauthorized withdrawals of over $7.9 million from its platform wallets.

    No, Coinsbuy stated that all affected client funds were fully covered by the company from its own reserves.

    Coinsbuy is offering a $100,000 reward for information leading to the identification of those responsible, plus a bonus for help recovering the stolen funds.

    Yes, Coinsbuy has restored all services, including deposits and withdrawals, and is operating normally.

    What Happens Next

    01Coinsbuy will continue its investigation into the security incident.
    02The company will disclose technical details once its investigation is complete and findings are verified.

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    How It Developed

    Crypto payments platform Coinsbuy experienced a security breach on August 9.
    Unauthorized withdrawals drained over $7.9 million from platform wallets across Ethereum and TRON.
    The attacker began moving funds into Monero, with a portion frozen by ChangeNOW.
    Coinsbuy temporarily paused deposits and withdrawals before restoring services.
    Coinsbuy confirmed the incident, stating all affected client funds were covered from its reserves.
    The company offered a $100,000 reward for information leading to the identification and recovery of stolen funds.

    Sources

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    Coinsbuy offers $100K reward after Sunday security breachCoinsbuy said it covered all affected client funds after unauthorized withdrawals, while an onchain investigator estimated more than $7.9 million was stolen.Cointelegraph

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