BTC-e hacked ??

[Old_Timer]

The Facts.

Ok guys, if you want to know.

1) Two nights ago, "anomolous activity" led staff to believe that an attack similar to the ETC syphon attack after the ETH fork was being prepared for August 1st
2) To isolate these effects of this activity, the btc-e core trade engine and dependent applications have been quarantined
3) Work around code has been completed and tested in a sandbox environment, however:
4) BTCe should be fully functional *only after* August 1st as a contingency

\Att new update, I think this is very much in line with what you write

"Update2: At the moment, work is underway to restore the service. Approximate terms from 5 to 10 days. Thank you for understanding"

[bj9k]

The Facts.

Ok guys, if you want to know.

1) Two nights ago, "anomolous activity" led staff to believe that an attack similar to the ETC syphon attack after the ETH fork was being prepared for August 1st
2) To isolate these effects of this activity, the btc-e core trade engine and dependent applications have been quarantined
3) Work around code has been completed and tested in a sandbox environment, however:
4) BTCe should be fully functional *only after* August 1st as a contingency

Interesting details. Anyway if that was related only to ETH couldn't they just stop ETH trades and deposits?

[deisik]

First of all, he is not in the hands of the FBI yet, he was just detained by the Greek police, though it seems that he was arrested specifically by the request from the US authorities. Further, this dude might be a Russian citizen so the US authorities could encounter some issues extraditing him to the US where he is to be tried. In fact, Greece may have to make a tough choice right now since Greek authorities seem to be slightly pro-Russian these days but the country is still a NATO member anyway. Things are likely to get quite complicated here

Why do you think that Greece is pro-Russian these days? You maybe mixing Greece with Turkey?

It is not about just these days

Greece is an Eastern Orthodox Church country like Russia, and Russia in the past always supported or even directly participated in the warfare at the Greek side against same Turkey. Now Greece is one of the few older NATO members extensively using Russian weaponry, so there is substantial Russian economic presence in the country. Regarding Turkey specifically, Russia could very well play the role of an intermediary or mediator between these two countries. In any case, Turkey has never been Russia's ally and will never be

Interesting details. Anyway if that was related only to ETH couldn't they just stop ETH trades and deposits?

You should read more carefully. It is about a similar attack vector (obviously Bitcoin related), not about Ethereum at all

[TheKoziTwo]

Latest tweet:

Update2: At the moment, work is underway to restore the service. Approximate terms from 5 to 10 days. Thank you for understanding

This is great news. It sounds like the second admin is still on the loose. Hope he is safe and well. If we're lucky the USSA did not manage to seize funds nor server in time and we will be able to get it back.

[richardsNY]

Latest tweet:

Update2: At the moment, work is underway to restore the service. Approximate terms from 5 to 10 days. Thank you for understanding

That's quite a bummer. At least there is someone else in control of everything. It may very well turn out that they are preparing themselves to move away from where their servers are located -- all to avoid the scenario where the alleged arrested BTC-E admin opens his mouth. In essence, if they do it properly, they could even be fully operational again, but it might be me just wishful thinking. At the end of the day, it was a much needed bit of communication with the desperate outside world.

[RealKariverson]

First of all, he is not in the hands of the FBI yet, he was just detained by the Greek police, though it seems that he was arrested specifically by the request from the US authorities. Further, this dude might be a Russian citizen so the US authorities could encounter some issues extraditing him to the US where he is to be tried. In fact, Greece may have to make a tough choice right now since Greek authorities seem to be slightly pro-Russian these days but the country is still a NATO member anyway. Things are likely to get quite complicated here

Why do you think that Greece is pro-Russian these days? You maybe mixing Greece with Turkey?

It is not about just these days

Greece is an Eastern Orthodox Church country like Russia, and Russia in the past always supported or even directly participated in the warfare at the Greek side against same Turkey. Now Greece is one of the few older NATO members extensively using Russian weaponry, so there is substantial Russian economic presence in the country. Regarding Turkey specifically, Russia could very well play a role of an intermediary or mediator between these two countries. In any case, Turkey has never been Russia's ally and will never be

We don't have many Russian made weapons. Some APCs, a couple hovercrafts and one s300 system. Cyprus is the one that the military mostly consists of Russian weaponry. Greece in 2005 wanted to turn to Russia but was actively blocked by the US (google "Pythia 1 plan"). Greece always was a yes man of the west and always will be. Now the actual public opinion? that's different.

[ARTHurt]

Latest tweet:

Update2: At the moment, work is underway to restore the service. Approximate terms from 5 to 10 days. Thank you for understanding

I don't know but I tend to believe that ... they will probably recover over the next days

The message seems pretty confident, although covered with the same secrecy we are used to from btc-e

Maybe they really have reasons to keep the low profile ...

[BitcoinTraveler]

Russian Embassy Confirms Detention of Russian on US Wanted List in Greece

The Russian embassy in Greece confirmed to Sputnik that a Russian national who is on the wanted list in the United States over money laundering via bitcoin transactions was detained in the country...

Source:
https://sputniknews.com/politics/201707261055896195-russia-embassy-greece-detention/

[mindrust]

Latest tweet:

Update2: At the moment, work is underway to restore the service. Approximate terms from 5 to 10 days. Thank you for understanding

5 to 10 days to restore the service? I thought It was a regular maintenance, I thought there was nothing to worry!

If you haven't already, now is a good time to watch "Full metal panic" simply PANIC!

[Limx Dev]

http://blog.wizsec.jp/2017/07/breaking-open-mtgox-1.html

[allstolennnnn]

Sad thing is that BTC-e managed to hide all their funds from FBI.

MY estimate is only 20-30% recovery if fiat still remains.

[RealKariverson]

Sad thing is that BTC-e managed to hide all their funds from FBI.

Why is that a bad thing? I rather trust BTC-E staff than FBI xD

[SmartIphone]

This is a trick from them to keep/hold/block and withdraw their coins from customer and to benefit at 1 August (if any) or later if there will be any airdrop at this date or something similar leaving their clients to not control their own money.
Very shady action from them, I don't use btc-e but I know it's a big exchange and 5-10 days maintance is a lot.

[bonker]

The Facts.

Ok guys, if you want to know.

1) Two nights ago, "anomolous activity" led staff to believe that an attack similar to the ETC syphon attack after the ETH fork was being prepared for August 1st
2) To isolate these effects of this activity, the btc-e core trade engine and dependent applications have been quarantined
3) Work around code has been completed and tested in a sandbox environment, however:
4) BTCe should be fully functional *only after* August 1st as a contingency

\Att new update, I think this is very much in line with what you write

"Update2: At the moment, work is underway to restore the service. Approximate terms from 5 to 10 days. Thank you for understanding"

Yes, this announcement is correct.

[bj9k]

Russian Embassy Confirms Detention of Russian on US Wanted List in Greece

The Russian embassy in Greece confirmed to Sputnik that a Russian national who is on the wanted list in the United States over money laundering via bitcoin transactions was detained in the country...

Source:
https://sputniknews.com/politics/201707261055896195-russia-embassy-greece-detention/

They said "The Russian Foreign Ministry has repeatedly accused the US of "hunting" and detaining Russian nationals abroad.". It seems that Russians are "feeling" this arrest when they reacted that way.

[bonker]

Latest tweet:

Update2: At the moment, work is underway to restore the service. Approximate terms from 5 to 10 days. Thank you for understanding

5 to 10 days to restore the service? I thought It was a regular maintenance, I thought there was nothing to worry!

If you haven't already, now is a good time to watch "Full metal panic" simply PANIC!

This extended downtime is contingency to allow the August 1 fork threat to be fully ameliorated. All funds are safe and service will be fully restored

[Lutpin]

This is a trick from them to keep/hold/block and withdraw their coins from customer and to benefit at 1 August (if any) or later if there will be any airdrop at this date or something similar leaving their clients to not control their own money.

Being arrested in Greece, what a smart trick they played.
Let me guess, local police and the US state attorney are also involved in this clever scheme to steal BCC from customers?

5 to 10 days to restore the service? I thought It was a regular maintenance, I thought there was nothing to worry!

This extended downtime is contingency to allow the August 1 fork threat to be fully ameliorated. All funds are safe and service will be fully restored

Looking forward to that 

[daserpent]

The Facts.

Ok guys, if you want to know.

1) Two nights ago, "anomolous activity" led staff to believe that an attack similar to the ETC syphon attack after the ETH fork was being prepared for August 1st
2) To isolate these effects of this activity, the btc-e core trade engine and dependent applications have been quarantined
3) Work around code has been completed and tested in a sandbox environment, however:
4) BTCe should be fully functional *only after* August 1st as a contingency

And how would you know all this? On what basid are we supposed to believe this is true?

[socks435]

Latest tweet:

Update2: At the moment, work is underway to restore the service. Approximate terms from 5 to 10 days. Thank you for understanding

5 to 10 days to restore the service? I thought It was a regular maintenance, I thought there was nothing to worry!

If you haven't already, now is a good time to watch "Full metal panic simply PANIC!

This extended downtime is contingency to allow the August 1 fork threat to be fully ameliorated. All funds are safe and service will be fully restored

Hope that all funds are safe if not we will experience of huge price dump not just simple panic sell expect to see back the price of $1k level..
and hoping that it will not be the next MT.GOX just like what happen to other exchange site every year.. .

[BitcoinTraveler]

Russian Embassy Confirms Detention of Russian on US Wanted List in Greece

The Russian embassy in Greece confirmed to Sputnik that a Russian national who is on the wanted list in the United States over money laundering via bitcoin transactions was detained in the country...

Source:
https://sputniknews.com/politics/201707261055896195-russia-embassy-greece-detention/

They said "The Russian Foreign Ministry has repeatedly accused the US of "hunting" and detaining Russian nationals abroad.". It seems that Russians are "feeling" this arrest when they reacted that way.

It's very possible the Russian government will retaliate in some way if Vinik isn't released soon.