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I could go into more detail of allegations; however let’s just say the Mercado Bitcoin exchange was long suspected to not be fully backed to begin with, and was of course not stored properly with any sort of multi-signature cold storage wallet. | I could go into more detail of allegations; however let’s just say the Mercado Bitcoin exchange was long suspected to not be fully backed to begin with, and was of course not stored properly with any sort of multi-signature cold storage wallet. | ||
This exchange or platform is based in Germany, or the incident targeted people primarily in Germany. | This exchange or platform is based in Germany, or the incident targeted people primarily in Germany. | ||
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== Total Amount Lost == | == Total Amount Lost == | ||
$101 000 USD | The total amount lost has been estimated at $101,000 USD. | ||
How much was lost and how was it calculated? If there are conflicting reports, which are accurate and where does the discrepancy lie? | How much was lost and how was it calculated? If there are conflicting reports, which are accurate and where does the discrepancy lie? | ||
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There do not appear to have been any funds recovered in this case. | |||
What funds were recovered? What funds were reimbursed for those affected users? | What funds were recovered? What funds were reimbursed for those affected users? | ||
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== References == | == References == | ||
[https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=83794.msg923918#post_toc_27 <nowiki>List of Major Bitcoin Heists, Thefts, Hacks, Scams, and Losses [Old]</nowiki>] (Jan 27) | <references><ref name="bitcointalklistold-20">[https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=83794.msg923918#post_toc_27 <nowiki>List of Major Bitcoin Heists, Thefts, Hacks, Scams, and Losses [Old]</nowiki>] (Jan 27, 2020)</ref> | ||
[https://medium.com/@kylegibson/100-crypto-thefts-a-timeline-of-hacks-glitches-exit-scams-and-other-lost-cryptocurrency-873c87fd5522 100 Crypto Thefts: A Timeline of Hacks, Glitches, Exit Scams, and other Lost Cryptocurrency Incidents] (Jan | <ref name="kylegibson-86">[https://medium.com/@kylegibson/100-crypto-thefts-a-timeline-of-hacks-glitches-exit-scams-and-other-lost-cryptocurrency-873c87fd5522 100 Crypto Thefts: A Timeline of Hacks, Glitches, Exit Scams, and other Lost Cryptocurrency Incidents] (Jan 25, 2020)</ref> | ||
[https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=576337 List of Major Bitcoin Heists, Thefts, Hacks, Scams, and Losses] (Feb | <ref name="bitcointalklist-87">[https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=576337 List of Major Bitcoin Heists, Thefts, Hacks, Scams, and Losses] (Feb 15, 2020)</ref> | ||
[https://bitcoinexchangeguide.com/bitcoin/scams-hacks/ Bitcoin Scams and Cryptocurrency Hacks List - BitcoinExchangeGuide.com] (Mar | <ref name="bitcoinexchangeguide-218">[https://bitcoinexchangeguide.com/bitcoin/scams-hacks/ Bitcoin Scams and Cryptocurrency Hacks List - BitcoinExchangeGuide.com] (Mar 5, 2020)</ref></references> | ||
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I could go into more detail of allegations; however let’s just say the Mercado Bitcoin exchange was long suspected to not be fully backed to begin with, and was of course not stored properly with any sort of multi-signature cold storage wallet.
This exchange or platform is based in Germany, or the incident targeted people primarily in Germany. [1][2][3][4]
About Mercado
“Leandro César claimed there was a security breach on his exchange website Mercado Bitcoin.[35] As Bitcoin Rain's funds were stored there, investors in Bitcoin Rain as well as account holders on Mercado Bitcoin lost money. Some money was reportedly paid back, but the vast majority is still outstanding.”
This exchange or platform is based in Germany, or the incident targeted people primarily in Germany.
The background of the exchange platform, service, or individuals involved, as it would have been seen or understood at the time of the events.
Include:
- Known history of when and how the service was started.
- What problems does the company or service claim to solve?
- What marketing materials were used by the firm or business?
- Audits performed, and excerpts that may have been included.
- Business registration documents shown (fake or legitimate).
- How were people recruited to participate?
- Public warnings and announcements prior to the event.
Don't Include:
- Any wording which directly states or implies that the business is/was illegitimate, or that a vulnerability existed.
- Anything that wasn't reasonably knowable at the time of the event.
There could be more than one section here. If the same platform is involved with multiple incidents, then it can be linked to a main article page.
The Reality
This sections is included if a case involved deception or information that was unknown at the time. Examples include:
- When the service was actually started (if different than the "official story").
- Who actually ran a service and their own personal history.
- How the service was structured behind the scenes. (For example, there was no "trading bot".)
- Details of what audits reported and how vulnerabilities were missed during auditing.
What Happened
The specific events of the loss and how it came about. What actually happened to cause the loss and some of the events leading up to it.
| Date | Event | Description |
|---|---|---|
| March 1st, 2013 12:00:17 AM | Main Event | Expand this into a brief description of what happened and the impact. If multiple lines are necessary, add them here. |
Total Amount Lost
The total amount lost has been estimated at $101,000 USD.
How much was lost and how was it calculated? If there are conflicting reports, which are accurate and where does the discrepancy lie?
Immediate Reactions
How did the various parties involved (firm, platform, management, and/or affected individual(s)) deal with the events? Were services shut down? Were announcements made? Were groups formed?
Ultimate Outcome
What was the end result? Was any investigation done? Were any individuals prosecuted? Was there a lawsuit? Was any tracing done?
Total Amount Recovered
There do not appear to have been any funds recovered in this case.
What funds were recovered? What funds were reimbursed for those affected users?
Ongoing Developments
What parts of this case are still remaining to be concluded?
Prevention Policies
Coming soon.
References
- ↑ List of Major Bitcoin Heists, Thefts, Hacks, Scams, and Losses [Old] (Jan 27, 2020)
- ↑ 100 Crypto Thefts: A Timeline of Hacks, Glitches, Exit Scams, and other Lost Cryptocurrency Incidents (Jan 25, 2020)
- ↑ List of Major Bitcoin Heists, Thefts, Hacks, Scams, and Losses (Feb 15, 2020)
- ↑ Bitcoin Scams and Cryptocurrency Hacks List - BitcoinExchangeGuide.com (Mar 5, 2020)