Re:Hacked Bitcoin firm plans to spread losses across all users
by koolba on Friday August 05, 2016 @10:13AM
(#12232442)
So why wouldn't anybody who's not an idiot immediately withdraw all their BTC from these guys so that they can keep 100% of what's left?
[ Parent
| on HN ]
Re:Hacked Bitcoin firm plans to spread losses across all users
by Svenskunganka on Friday August 05, 2016 @10:14AM
(#12232452)
> Bitfinex revealed it had been hacked on Tuesday and suspended trading
That probably includes transferring to another BitCoin wallet.
Re:Hacked Bitcoin firm plans to spread losses across all users
by koolba on Friday August 05, 2016 @10:25AM
(#12232527)
I didn't say trading, I said withdrawal. Are they suspending that as well? (the article does not say)
Re:Hacked Bitcoin firm plans to spread losses across all users
by Svenskunganka on Friday August 05, 2016 @10:32AM
(#12232583)
Their website says:
> ... While we are halting all operations at this time ...
and:
> The first step is bringing the site online and allowing users to login and view the state of their accounts. Note that initially trading, deposits, withdrawals, and other core site functionality will be disabled.