Hackers hacked Bilaxy's hot wallet – Bits Media

Bilaxy cryptocurrency exchange, registered in the Seychelles, reported her hot wallet was hacked and asked users to suspend deposits to their accounts.

The break-in took place on the night of 29 August. The exchange reported the hacker's wallet address, on which was brought out about 295 various crypto assets worth $20 million and 56 ETH ($180 000). Most of the funds were stolen in Bilaxy's own tokens ($6.4 million) and Sparkster tokens ($1.2 million). 

Besides, representatives of the decentralized project HOGE Finance reported, that about 1 billion HOGE tokens, the cost of which is $22 million.

After the hack, the attacker returned it to the exchange 2 ETH and a small supply of Public Index Network tokens. maybe, he planned to return the stolen funds, but did not reach an agreement with representatives of the site and is now withdrawing money.

Interesting, that a few hours before the hack was reported, the Bilaxy team contacted Tether representatives via the social network Twitter with a request to contact the exchange “on an important issue”.

In mid-August, the Japanese cryptocurrency exchange Liquid was hacked. Hackers were able to gain access to the site’s hot wallets and withdraw assets to $80 million.