CoinEx Cryptocurrency Exchange Hacked: Multiple Digital Assets Compromised and Withdrawals Suspended

CoinEx, a leading cryptocurrency exchange, has been hacked, compromising multiple digital assets including BTC, ETH, TRON, and MATIC.

The exchange has temporarily suspended deposits and withdrawals and promises full compensation to affected users.

CoinEx Reports "Asset Outflow from Hot Wallet"

On September 12, 2023, the cryptocurrency exchange CoinEx announced that unauthorized withdrawals had occurred from their hot wallet, affecting multiple digital assets including ETH, TRON, and MATIC.

CoinEx immediately set up a special investigation team to look into the matter. They reported that "the exact amount of the loss has not yet been determined, but the affected funds are only a small part of CoinEx's net assets.

"The company also stated that "100% of the losses suffered by all affected users will be compensated."

Currently, the deposit and withdrawal services are temporarily suspended, but they will be resumed once the investigation is complete.

Public Disclosure of Stolen Assets and Suspicious Addresses

CoinEx has been continuously updating the public about the "types of stolen digital assets" and "suspicious wallet addresses believed to be related to the hacking."

The company is working on solutions in collaboration with the affected cryptocurrency projects and has urged other cryptocurrency projects and exchanges to remain vigilant.

The following digital assets have been confirmed to be affected:

• BTC
• ETH
• TRX
• MATIC
• XRP
• SOL
• BCH
• KDA
• XDAG

Unofficial reports also suggest suspicious movements of other digital assets like "DAI, GRT, UNI," and the estimated amount of digital assets leaked is reported to be "over 27 million dollars."

In their latest post, CoinEx stated, "We are continuing to track and identify suspicious addresses," and they have requested cooperation from affected projects and peers to "flag and freeze suspicious addresses."