Scammer loses $4.8M stored on tampered Ledgers: Asia Express
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Scammer loses $4.8 million after storing stolen crypto on tampered Ledger hardware, making the assets inaccessible. The incident highlights vulnerabilities in self‑custody solutions as Bitcoin and Ether ETFs begin trading in Thailand and South Korea, prompting regulators to block 27 exchanges. Market participants watch heightened security scrutiny and potential liquidity shifts.
A scammer reportedly lost $4.8M of stolen money after storing the funds on tampered Ledgers. Bitcoin and Ether ETFs launch trading in Thailand and South Korea blocks 27 exchanges.