South Korea cryptocurrency exchange shuts down after hacking; declares bankruptcy
Wed, Dec 20, 2017 - 5:50 AM
A south Korean exchange trading bitcoin and other virtual currencies declared itself bankrupt on Tuesday after being hacked for the second time this year, highlighting the risk over cryptocurrencies as they soar in popularity.
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Seoul
A SOUTH Korean exchange trading bitcoin and other virtual currencies declared itself bankrupt on Tuesday after being hacked for the second time this year, highlighting the risk over cryptocurrencies as they soar in popularity.
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