[Updated] List of cryptocurrency exchange hacks

[HatakeKakashi]

When binance hacked last year many people was shocked that exchange is very secure so that's why many exchange choose binance but this prove that there is no secure in online because what ever you have it possible to compromised by the other people or hacker.

I hope there is no exchanges sites will hack because funds of the traders will possible to lose so please secure your money once your coins is in the exchange.

[tbterryboy]

Oh my god I am so old, I remember almost all of them. I am going to be honest I do not remember bitcoin7 hacking but to be honest I do not remember hearing about bitcoin7 at all in general as an exchange, like some of the ones here.

However I remember from bitcoinica to this day, it feels like its been just yesterday but the reality is its been almost 8 years. All of them were very very important of course but the most important one will always be mt.gox one because that literally destroyed the whole crypto world for a while, think about like 10 million bitcoins all stolen right now, all gone and nobody spends it and its basically locked and gone, do you know how much it would affect the whole world? We are talking about something as big as binance+bittrex+coinbase all getting hacked together at the same time if it was today.

[Emilyp]

Decentralised exchanges will always top these centralized exchnage due to high level of security Dex has over cex. If these exchanges upgraded their system to enable users have custody of their funds auxh hacks won't take effect on the exchanges.

[Firefoxx]

And this is really huge number, fact is anything made by humans shouldn't be 100% trusted as there would be ups and downs but learn to accept anything even the one that claims to be the head can disappoint someday. It's really a great loss but glad some was able to pay investors. Good for that.

[kaneki007]

That is why I have never store crypto assets for the long term on an exchange because there have been many cases of theft, it is better to store them in a personal wallet. There is no exchange that can guarantee 100% security, it's just that they keep trying to make users comfortable using that.

[so98nn]

That is an amazing share. Just make a total of all the stolen BTC and you will see it's worth more than trillions in fiat currency.

The first question that strikes to mind is, from where the hell this much money came into crypto market. No wonder why market capitalisation is so strong in the second world.

This will even grow further and will hold on to a inflation process thus making it stronger market.


Yes, off course OP its good information for those who think holding money into an exchange is best way.

[restuibu]

well from some hacks that often occur in several exchanges that's why I always transfer the tokens that I have on the exchange to a personal wallet because I don't want that to happen to me, keeping in a personal wallet is safer than exchanging

[minairia3]

Decentralised exchanges will always top these centralized exchnage due to high level of security Dex has over cex. If these exchanges upgraded their system to enable users have custody of their funds auxh hacks won't take effect on the exchanges.

Dex are good but the problem with them are the lacks of improvement. How many decentralized exchange were succesful on creating liquidity and volume you can nams only few. But centralized exchange has advantage over them since a lot of users like high volume on trading. But the sad fact remains that these cex has been not safe from breach. Even Binance has been hacked with lots of fund considering its one of the top most exchange.

[WinBIts]

Damn, thanks for the information, I'm not even aware that shapeshift get hacked before, the best way to avoid this is never trust any exchange no matter how secured they are, hackers are always advancing, do not leave funds or coins on any exchanges

hackers are always advancing - that's totally right dude
don't you ever hold funds on exchange and/or hot wallets
there won't be anything more safe than paper wallet or cold one

[GrayFullbuster]

It is the main reason why we should not use a exchange as a wallet. People think that it is safe to just put their cryptocurrencies in exchanges but they do not think the risks that they can face. This is proof that even reputable exchanges can be hacked so be careful on choosing an exchange because of the risks and the possibilities of losing our money.

[chunnu39]

if you are in the crypto field you have been aware of hacking scamming and protect yourself from hacking. There is a list of plenty of exchange that has been hacked like.
2019 DragonEx exchange
2019 Gatehub exchange
2019 Binance exchange
2019 Upbit exchange
2019 Bitpoint exchange
2019 Bitrue exchange
2018 Bithumb exchange
2018 Bancor exchange
2018 Zaif exchange
Dec 2017 YoBit exchange
I suggest you store only a small amount of funds in exchange and put your 90% fund in a digital hardware wallet or if you don't afford wallet you can store your fund in Decentralised wallet which gives you access to your private key.
decentralized wallet: trust wallet (by binance)

[rahmatullah9305]

well from some hacks that often occur in several exchanges that's why I always transfer the tokens that I have on the exchange to a personal wallet because I don't want that to happen to me, keeping in a personal wallet is safer than exchanging

Yes, absolutely right, this is something that everyone must do to not lose the assets that we already have, and what you do is very safe and I also agree with what you are doing, because it is really safe in general.

[CryptoYar]

if you are in the crypto field you have been aware of hacking scamming and protect yourself from hacking. There is a list of plenty of exchange that has been hacked like.
2019 DragonEx exchange
2019 Gatehub exchange
2019 Binance exchange
2019 Upbit exchange
2019 Bitpoint exchange
2019 Bitrue exchange
2018 Bithumb exchange
2018 Bancor exchange
2018 Zaif exchange
Dec 2017 YoBit exchange

Bancor Exchange has been included, as I said earlier that I will keep updating this list.
I'm still searching if there is any other hack let me know. Thank you

[CRYPTO TRON]

if you are in the crypto field you have been aware of hacking scamming and protect yourself from hacking. There is a list of plenty of exchange that has been hacked like.
2019 DragonEx exchange
2019 Gatehub exchange
2019 Binance exchange
2019 Upbit exchange
2019 Bitpoint exchange
2019 Bitrue exchange
2018 Bithumb exchange
2018 Bancor exchange
2018 Zaif exchange
Dec 2017 YoBit exchange

Bancor Exchange has been included, as I said earlier that I will keep updating this list.
I'm still searching if there is any other hack let me know. Thank you

Dont search to much the list will be to long for scroll Keep up good work for notice the public with those infos!

[CRYPTO TRON]

It is the main reason why we should not use a exchange as a wallet. People think that it is safe to just put their cryptocurrencies in exchanges but they do not think the risks that they can face. This is proof that even reputable exchanges can be hacked so be careful on choosing an exchange because of the risks and the possibilities of losing our money.

We need to use more cold wallets. I think a lot of people store crypto on exchange because they are not aware of infos like this or they just want to be in line with orders.

[CRYPTO TRON]

Decentralised exchanges will always top these centralized exchnage due to high level of security Dex has over cex. If these exchanges upgraded their system to enable users have custody of their funds auxh hacks won't take effect on the exchanges.

Dex are good but the problem with them are the lacks of improvement. How many decentralized exchange were succesful on creating liquidity and volume you can nams only few. But centralized exchange has advantage over them since a lot of users like high volume on trading. But the sad fact remains that these cex has been not safe from breach. Even Binance has been hacked with lots of fund considering its one of the top most exchange.

With good regulate we definitely improve safe environment for users. Good example is Thailand as Thailand is one of the few countries to have adopted all the necessary crypto regulations in 2019, including issuing security tokens and trading with them, digital asset business license, license for Cryptocurrency Broker, License for Cryptocurrency Dealer, and Cryptocurrency Exchange license by the Thai ministry of finance. That is why Crypto Tron Exchange and Shop is also based in Thailand.

[Eugenar]

Nice post, it will be a great help for everyone who is planning to exchange their assets, it will warn them to try those listed above and try another legit one. Always remember that there are always scam websites in this crypto world, so always be wise on choosing the right one, always do a research befote trying the websites, see the reviews and look for the positive feedback, if you know that most of the comments are positive then for sure it is legit and a good website.
Alwayd be knowledgeable on everything to prevent being scammed and hacked.

[Jating]

Recently, Hacker stole $250K from decentralized Bitcoin exchange Bisq. So not only centralised exchanges are the target of the hackers but even the much promoted Bisq that everyone wanted to use because of it's decentralisation has fallen to the arms of the hackers as well. So this is a reminder to everyone that we are not safe.

[WSDN]

well from some hacks that often occur in several exchanges that's why I always transfer the tokens that I have on the exchange to a personal wallet because I don't want that to happen to me, keeping in a personal wallet is safer than exchanging

Yes, absolutely right, this is something that everyone must do to not lose the assets that we already have, and what you do is very safe and I also agree with what you are doing, because it is really safe in general.

Actually holding money at centralized exchanges is risky and I only use the money I have invested to keep it. I think no exchange is secure at this time and it's best to find a personal wallet to keep. In addition, I also use additional hardware wallets to ensure the best because this is a very popular way in this market. Of course, not all exchange are bad, but it's best to be more careful.

[s1lverbox]

Great list.

But real question is how many of this exchanges conveniently lost their funds because of tax purposes or simply because they shady?
Any simply exit scammed leaving poor noobs without funds.