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BitGlobal’s Abrupt Disappearance Underscores Crypto Market Risks

Published 10/07/2023, 03:36 PM
Updated 10/07/2023, 03:45 PM
BitGlobal’s Abrupt Disappearance Underscores Crypto Market Risks
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  • In August, the BitGlobal exchange disappeared with customer funds, leaving no trace.

  • The incident showcases the inherent vulnerabilities and risks of the crypto industry.

  • Traders and investors are suggested to use reliable exchanges for trading and personal wallets for storing assets.

In the ever-evolving and highly vulnerable crypto space, the community is often advised to use decentralized exchanges (DEX) and centralized exchanges (CEX), cautioning against the probable security risks. While the industry witnesses increasing scams and exploitations, analysts and sleuths suggest users store their holdings in personal wallets and trade using reliable exchanges.

Reflecting on a recent appalling incident, Satoshi CORE, a prominent figure on X, shared insights on the abrupt disappearance of BitGlobal, a cryptocurrency exchange created by the Korean Bithumb. Established in 2019 as Bithumb Global, the platform vanished as if to nowhere with user funds, marking no trace.

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