XT.com exchange temporarily suspends withdrawals, suspected hack of 1.7 million USD
The cryptocurrency exchange XT.com has temporarily suspended withdrawals for all coins on the platform, leading to suspicions that the exchange may have been hacked. According to information, the hacker is said to have stolen approximately 1.7 million USD by swapping the stolen coins for Ethereum (ETH). XT.com did not provide many details in its announcement, other than apologizing for the inconvenience users are experiencing.
In this context, the temporary suspension of withdrawals can be seen as a necessary measure to protect users' assets and investigate the incident. Data from other sources indicates that similar incidents have occurred on many cryptocurrency exchanges, often resulting in significant losses and eroding users' trust. For updates on the current situation, you can follow cryptocurrency forums or specialized news websites.