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Turkey’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, BtcTurk, disclosed on Saturday that it had been hacked, resulting in uncontrolled withdrawals from some of its hot wallets. The cyber attack, which took place on June 22, 2024, affected the balances of ten cryptocurrencies held in these hot wallets.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-statement-from-btcturk">Statement from BtcTurk</h2>
BtcTurk assured its users that the majority of assets stored in their cold wallets remain secure. A hot wallet is connected to the internet and vulnerable to hacking, whereas a cold wallet is offline and considered safer. “ BtcTurk’s financial strength is well above the amounts affected by this attack, and user assets will not be affected by these losses,” the exchange stated.
BtcTurk is conducting detailed research on the incident and has notified security authorities. As a precaution, they have halted cryptocurrency deposits and withdrawals until further notice.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-avax-tokens-targeted">AVAX Tokens Targeted</h2>
Initial reports by <a href="https://t.me/investigations/134" class="ek-link" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">ZachXBT </a>suggest that the majority of the stolen assets were AVAX tokens. Analysts believe the perpetrators may have exchanged these AVAX tokens for Bitcoin, increasing the complexity of the investigation.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-binance-s-role-in-the-investigation">Binance’s Role in the Investigation</h2>
Binance is actively assisting BtcTurk in the investigation. Binance CEO Richard Teng confirmed that over $5 million of the stolen funds have been frozen. Teng assured that Binance’s security teams are working tirelessly to protect the crypto ecosystem.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-context-and-previous-incidents">Context and Previous Incidents</h2>
Turkey has seen a surge in cryptocurrency usage since 2020, driven by a significant decline in the value of the lira. This trend has made Turkey one of the largest crypto trading markets globally.
The country’s crypto market has experienced significant incidents in recent years. Faruk Fatih Ozer, the founder of Thodex, was sentenced to over 11,000 years for defrauding investors. Additionally, the Swiss crypto exchange Lykke recently halted withdrawals after an exploit that led to a loss of $19.5 million.
BtcTurk has over 5 million users and is a crucial player in Turkey’s cryptocurrency landscape. The exchange has promised to keep its users informed of all developments related to the hack.
Turkey&nbsp;has introduced a legislative proposal aimed at mitigating the risks associated with transacting with crypto assets within the country. This proposal, presented to parliament by ruling party chairman&nbsp;Abdullah Güler, encompasses various regulations concerning crypto assets and will be enforced by the&nbsp;Capital Markets Board (CMB).&nbsp;The <a href="https://www.unlock-bc.com/123282/turkey-introduces-bill-to-regulate-crypto-assets-amid-fatf-review/" class="ek-link" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">bill </a>sets forth crucial rules for crypto service providers and enhances the CMB’s oversight over them.
On&nbsp;May 16, 2024,&nbsp;a&nbsp;Draft Law Amending the Capital Markets Law No. 6362&nbsp;was submitted to the&nbsp;Presidency of the Grand National Assembly of Turkey.&nbsp;
The BtcTurk hack highlights the ongoing risks faced by crypto exchanges, despite significant security measures. With the involvement of global players like Binance, there is hope for recovery and enhanced security in the future.
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