Many times exchanges have always been targeted since they're like honeypot in the eyes of the hackers. I do believe that they are investing in security but it's probably like that it's not just enough to protect themselves and their customer's money. Maybe there's just a point of time that the hacker just seen a very small hole and opportunity and able to get in through that. Sometimes, these hacks could be a collaborated job done with the help of some of their employees that has access to the critical part of the operations, I dunno but that's possible. While they're taking hundred of millions of deposits to billions on their volumes, I do think that they're doing regular routine of checking everything related to their security.

I don't know a reputable store that sells that type of merch that's helping them to support the ecosystem if ever you purchase a merch from them. I've tried to look on the Goods section but found none. So my suggestion is just look to your local online e-com stores and maybe there could be some merch available on them or try etsy. Just a reminder that I know that we're proud to be investors or holders of Bitcoin, but don't you forget that you're exposing yourself to the others that you own it and might be targeted by bad people that can do a wrench attack to you. Just as what happened on this news; Armed robbers hold up UK cryptocurrency trader in latest bitcoin heist

The concern is valid and we're seeing the domino effect of it through many layoffs from various companies, and note, these are the huge companies that employes thousands of employees.

While we can say that the BTC market is inversely proportional. There are times that it is directly proportional from it. The point here is that, we'll never know that but if we'll look at the basics of Bitcoin, we can be of the same opinion that it's also getting some touch of the global markets and whatever happens to it and then will eventually locks out from the tie it's getting from it.

I don't use huobi but I follow them on their social media platforms. I think that there was this issue also in the past from blockchain.com wherein their one telegram channel was also compromised and replaced. Good thing that you guys have reported this already to them and let them bust that and replace that with their official channel's link. Looking at these series' of hacks, they're too many and we're not yet even in the bull run. A lot of money are outflowing on this market and are just going with these hackers.

It had entirely just made another space and industry and thanks to satoshi because it keeps on growing each year that passes by.

That is because that is what we've used to see. The cycle every 4 year every and after halving, the bull run comes in based on what we've seen for several years.

There is nothing we can do if they declare that illegal in their country because they just don't like the whole features of it. If my country doesn't support it, that's fine as long as they won't ban it. Meaning to say, they're not supporting it either banning it but just neutral.

Sorry to hear about that, aside from reaching the live chat support. Did you tried messaging them through their discord and other platforms? But since you've reached out to this thread, once the forum representative sees that, I am sure that he'll get back to you just like how they've responded with a thread that have taken their action. But it looks like 10 days has passed since the rep has logged in to the forum. While I do understand your frustration, try to follow it up on their other channel. And if they've said that it will be credited soon, maybe more patience is needed even if you've already applied it.

Can't find that address from the forum so how can you be sure that he's from here? Also, transactions are irreversible and a robber won't return anything that he has stolen. So, if the funds from that address has already been moved or spent then there's no way that it will be returned back to you. Well, even if by just chance, a hacker/robber will not return anything to you. Sad to say OP but consider it as gone forever and review how did that hacker was able to take your funds. Did you unknowingly gave your seed phrase or private keys to a random guy that has messaged you out of nowhere? Following where it's been sent, it seems that it landed on Binance. Maybe from there if you truly want to do something without assurance that it will be taken back, contact the support and give all proofs and necessary details to prove that it was your fund that was sent by one of their users.

It's a good reminder to those that used to sell all Bitcoins that they have and never bought back after the bull run. I think it is understandable why they don't do that because they're satisfied with how much they've made. And there's nothing wrong if they sell all that they have during the next bull run if it's the actual peak price that they'll sell it. They can use the profit they've made to anything they wish to. Like doing another investment of putting it into real estate and other assets outside Bitcoin so, they just decide to reinvest it somewhere else and that's not a wrong move either.
But as holders that has longer game plan for Bitcoin, we understand why there's a need for us to be patient and have an after bull run plan. Honestly, my plan is just very simple. If the price goes up during the next bull run and it has met my set price, I'd sell but not all. I may re-buy or not but I still have a certain quantity of Bitcoin that will be good for the long term. It may not be a lot but that's like it's gonna to sit there for years.

There are newbies that are literally new to the forum but not in specific niche and industries that they've been working it. I believe that it's okay to think that you've got no knowledge if you really are new to it. But let's also be open that many of the newbie ranks could have their own expertise somewhere that we don't know. The forum ranks and status are from here and how long we've been here but it doesn't mean that the newbies are also newbies in the fields that they're good from. It's good to see topics made by the new ones and giving lessons and learning based from their experience. What matter here is the respect from all types of ranks regardless of the discussions that they're engaging as long as it's not offensive and not hurting someone's feeling.

They are a company and they have obligations and compliance that needs funding for it. And as they buy, it is expected that the time will come that they have to sell some or most of what they've accumulated. We just don't know when they're going to sell, it could be by the next bull run or so. But do not be surprised if they keep on buying and continuously in that form because they know that this is still a young market and they can earn a huge amount of profit when the right time comes. And every time they're buying, the media is quick in covering them so as the time that they would sell.

Thanks for saving my time watching that video and writing this summary of what happened to OP.

Mainly, it's because of greed. When a victim is already shown to be gullible, these scammers will be patient on them at least with this scamming tactic that's been done to him. They will take his trust and build rapport through conversations and with little withdrawals that he'll request. And when they think that they've found a gold mine, they will not be vocal about it until they are scammed. Sorry for OP but if the amount is for real, that's a huge mistake that you've made and all you need to do is to start over. There's still always hope for it but it is unlikely you'll recover that money from the person who scammed and fooled you.

Stress signature campaign has made its first week's payment so from PNYC, should be moved its status to CFNP.

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I see that [banned mixer] is no longer in the table and based on the log:


In fact, it has just paid its 7th week payment so it should be included back to CFNP.

I am sure that everyone else feels the same thing as what you're anxiety about.

Positive thoughts but at the same time doing some actions. If you're seeing the market and opportunity for your chosen path is very limited, you need to stretch it out and try new things for yourself. Change is constant and learning is a continuous process that anyone will agree with. But cheer up, I think the best thing for you to do is to start with yourself like in your mindset. I know it's hard to avoid negative thoughts just as what you're experiencing because it's pretty normal. But don't dwell on that and start thinking something positive and you'll get up again and will be able to get back on track just as pre-covid situation of yours. All of these trials that you're experiencing now will make you a better person and soon when you're able to find better opportunities and be on a better shape because of your optimism and strong willed thinking, you're just going to cry how much you've been through but regardless of that, you've overcome all of it and thanks to all the people that are believing you and for the people as the reason why you're working hard for. *Cyber pat on your back.

I am more worried when CZ starts to talk about how good their exchange was and keeps on praising is. I guess that's gonna be one of the early signs that people should pull out their funds from their accounts. But I think people should just stop worrying at all with such transfers. This prolly have started with whales transfers being posted on a certain Twitter account and then it has made a lot of uncertainty and spread it all over the community. And now, like some usual transfers from exchanges, coming to and fro is becoming a big deal. Since the worry has already started, there's no need to worry if you don't keep your funds there or with any other exchanges and custodial services.

That's why keeping on areas where you're the obviously person that will know it is a must. While keeping it on a metal keycard, that's one of a disaster proof but also you need to make it as if it's not an obvious passphrase that you've written there. A metal card o dog tag is like a good one that you can count on in terms of disasters. But as you have said it's not thief proof. The only solution with that is to make back ups that you'll only understand and only you know where you can keep it safe inside your house.

What an experience, it's really possible but as you've said that the chance is slimmer. I think that's why there are some attacks like address poisoning to push people to make mistakes just like what has happened to you. It's harder to make transactions through a smart phone and that's why when we're going to transact especially with huge amounts, as much as we can, use desktop or a laptop where you can navigate easily and you can check the address easily as many as you can.

There's also a potential scam through scanning of bar codes when it's like a swap bar code happens but the chance is also is slim if ever you'll do this inside an establishment.

It was a good list and you've got the idea based on his opinion and ratings from the listed casinos there. But it still will vary based on your personal experience if you ever have decided to try each of them and compare the ratings that you'll give to each of them and to the rating that he's got. IIRC, he's one of the most prominent gambling reviewer in the forum together with btcgosu. Just to give the idea that they're honest and there's no bias upon giving those ratings.

While you've made a good point about being careful with the transactions that we do. The chance that someone sents to the wrong address is pretty low and that's through copy paste malware wherein the infected device, desktop or laptop has a default bitcoin address which is owned by the hacker if ever you're trying to send funds to yourself or to anybody. And for the mistake that has happened with Paxos, they've said that it's an error but you're right that we should be careful and check many times before we make a transaction whether we're going to send bitcoins or any crypto to ourselves or to someone else.

And there's proliferation of this on the crypto market and that's why always keep an eye if you ever are into those claiming services and not just them but, in almost every transactions that we do and yes all about money as long as it's involved.

One sad truth that we can't alter and couldn't be changed in the long run. As this space is getting older and bigger, there are those newbies that are always coming in which they're targeted by these scammers.

Can't blame themselves for that and just trying to find fault to others with their mistake but they'll have to admit later on that it's on them.

Having that high adoption rate, this also makes it more of Bitcoin as an asset or a store of value that we're having. That's the main reason why many of us are holding it and that's for investing purposes although it doesn't ignore the use case of it for being payment and that's why Bitcoin is amazing. Whether you use it as a store of value or for payment, that's how flexible Bitcoin is.

It's because Bitcoin has a limited supply and described as a deflationary asset. In general, whether you own bitcoin or not, we have to beat inflation in any ways that we can. Extend your investments in other assets and have more source of income.