⚠️ Indodax exchange hack: what happened? On the evening of September 10 (UTC), Indonesia’s largest crypto exchange, Indodax, suffered a major hack. Over $21 million in cryptocurrency assets were stolen. The hacker targeted addresses across multiple blockchains, including Bitcoin, Ethereum, Polygon, Optimism, Tron, and Bitcoin Cash, converting much of the stolen funds into native tokens.
🔍 Main sources of stolen funds. Currently, the stolen funds are stored on several cryptocurrency addresses. Since it is forbidden to publish crypto addresses on this platform, you can read this information in our Twitter post: https://x.com/MatchSystems/status/1833771545317278078
🕵️♂️ We continue to monitor the situation and track the hacker's actions as they attempt to move and obscure the stolen funds.
🇸🇻 El Salvador: How Unconventional Economic Decisions Lead to Surprising Outcomes
🪙 In June 2021, the President of El Salvador, Nayib Bukele, introduced a bill that was enacted in September of the same year. This legislation mandates the use of Bitcoin for the payment of goods and services by businesses and organizations in El Salvador.
💰 Currently, El Salvador holds cryptocurrency assets amounting to over 5,700 BTC, valued at approximately $312 million USD, placing it fifth among countries that have officially disclosed their cryptocurrency holdings.
✍️ Despite the active promotion of cryptocurrency, which has enhanced El Salvador's image, the country also faces criticism and risks associated with this decision:
1️⃣ Criticism from Regulators: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank have harshly criticized the use of Bitcoin as an official means of payment and have urged El Salvador to abandon it.
2️⃣ Low Adoption Rates in Retail: In El Salvador, only about 20% of stores and cafes accept Bitcoin for payment of goods and services.
3️⃣ Costly and Time-Consuming Conversion Operations: Converting cryptocurrency to fiat and vice versa can be lengthy and expensive. For example, exchanging Bitcoin for fiat through ATMs can take up to half an hour, with transaction fees around 5%.
4️⃣ Low Levels of Education and Trust Among the Population: Approximately 70% of the Salvadoran population does not trust Bitcoin and does not understand how it works. Additionally, due to financial illiteracy, residents of El Salvador may fall victim to fraud and lose their funds due to improper storage of their cryptocurrency assets.
📃 This underscores both the innovative strides El Salvador is making in the realm of cryptocurrency and the considerable challenges and risks that accompany such a bold economic experiment.
🛡Drainers are one of the most common types of crypto scams. How can you protect yourself from them?
In our recent article, we discussed what drainers are. Today, let's explore how to shield yourself from these fraudulent schemes:
1️⃣ Check URLs: Vigilance is your best defense! Always double-check that the site you're using is legitimate before entering any details. Don’t let scammers mislead you!
2️⃣ Install Reliable Antivirus Software: Think of it as your digital shield and sword! Antivirus software protects your device from malware, so ensure it’s always up to date.
3️⃣ Research Apps: Before installing any app, read reviews and do thorough research. A wrong step could lead to the loss of your assets!
⚠️ Stay alert and follow these protective measures! Don’t let scammers trick you. Remember, your money's security is in your hands!
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