The reason we have to wonder if it "really was hacked" ?
Because nobody goes to prison if they get caught stealing.
I dont want Bitcoin regulated, but there needs to be strict laws in place harshly punishing ANYONE who starts a bitcoin service and is suspected of theft.
It blows me away that CEO of Flexcoin just releases a nonchalant note to the public, then goes on with his day.
He should be in cuffs right now, pending investigation, like everyone else.
At the very least, harsh punishment for failing to secure his customers funds. Its his problem. His fault.
You cant say "We offered cold storage for an extra fee. If you didn't select it, oh well!"
This is why it keeps happening. Nobody has been punished yet.
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These laws already exist don't they? A Bitcoin service is a company, there are laws that regulate companies (see UCC). It's got nothing to do with Bitcoin, we don't need more laws.