ME News reports that on August 16 (UTC+8), Israel’s regulated crypto broker Bits of Gold suffered a data breach, with personal data of approximately 200,000 customers stolen by hackers. The company has not yet issued a detailed public response, and the specific types of data leaked remain undisclosed. Bits of Gold was the first company in Israel to receive a Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP) license (approved in September 2022) and was granted approval in April 2026 to issue BILS, a stablecoin pegged to the Israeli shekel. (Source: Foresight News)
Israeli crypto broker Bits of Gold suffers data breach; 200,000 customer records stolen
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Israeli crypto broker Bits of Gold suffered a security breach, with hackers reportedly stealing personal data from approximately 200,000 customers. The firm, which holds Israel’s first VASP license, has not yet disclosed details about the types of information exposed. The incident occurs amid growing concerns over security in the crypto sector, particularly as inflation data continues to influence market volatility. Bits of Gold also plans to launch the BILS stablecoin, pegged to the Israeli shekel, in April 2026.
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