Here’s the latest verified update on the BtcTurk exchange hack and what’s known so far:
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Hackers pitch tent in Turkey, stealing $48 million from BtcTurk exchange
Another Blow to Turkey’s Crypto Market: Hackers Drain $48M from BtcTurk. Insider Weakness Suspected
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🧠 What Happened
Turkish cryptocurrency exchange BtcTurk was hacked, with attackers draining **about $48 million worth of crypto from its hot wallets. �
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Blockchain security firms and on-chain monitoring flagged unusual outflows across multiple blockchains such as Ethereum, Arbitrum, and Polygon. �
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The total loss is widely reported around $48 million (some reports note slight variances). �
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🚨 Exchange Response
BtcTurk temporarily halted deposits and withdrawals as a precaution while it investigates the breach. �
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The company says most customer assets were stored offline in cold wallets, and those remain safe. �
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Trading and fiat lira deposits/withdrawals reportedly continued during the investigation. �
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🧩 Scope & Method
The attackers appear to have gained unauthorized access to BtcTurk’s hot wallets (connected to the internet), letting them move funds across several blockchain networks. �
Coindesk
Stolen assets were consolidated into just a few recipient addresses by the hackers. �
Cryptonews
🔍 Context & Broader Implications
This incident follows previous security problems at BtcTurk and adds to ongoing concerns about exchange hot wallet vulnerabilities in the crypto sector. �
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Security experts emphasize that hot wallets—unlike cold storage—are more at risk if private keys are compromised.
🛡 How This Affects Users
If you have funds on BtcTurk, check official communications from the platform for updates on withdrawal resumption and potential compensation plans.
Be cautious of scams or phishing attempts claiming to help “recover” lost funds—hack incidents often trigger such schemes.
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