Indonesian Crypto Exchange Indodax Hacked for Over $20 Million
One of Indonesia’s largest cryptocurrency exchanges, Indodax, suffered a major hack on Tuesday, September 10th, resulting in the theft of over $20 million in digital assets. The exchange, which serves the Indonesian market, confirmed the breach and has paused platform operations for “maintenance.”
Security firms Slowmist and CertiK reported that the stolen assets included over $14 million in Ethereum (ETH), along with other tokens. Users have raised concerns about their wallet balances being inaccessible, pointing to a deeper impact of the hack. Additionally, suspicious activity appeared on Indodax’s Instagram, with an unauthorized giveaway suggesting a compromise of their social media accounts. The exact details of the attack remain under investigation.
TON’s Digital Resistance Movement Gains Momentum
The TON Communities’ Digital Resistance Movement has gained significant traction, symbolized by a recent update to their profile picture, which now features the TON logo alongside the global symbol of #DigitalResistance – the Resistance Dog.
This change reflects the movement’s dedication to defending digital privacy and freedom of speech. The movement continues its efforts to clear Pavel Durov of all charges, with over 7 million supporters already signed in solidarity. Those interested in supporting can join the #DigitalResistance and sign the Open Letter through the official Telegram channel.
Fortnite Announces V-Bucks Price Increase
Epic Games has announced a price hike for Fortnite’s in-game currency, V-Bucks, affecting six countries. Starting on October 14, 2024, players in Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Nigeria, Vietnam, and the Philippines will see prices increase by around 20%.
Epic attributed the increase to global macroeconomic factors like inflation and currency fluctuations. Players are advised to make any planned purchases before the price change takes effect. Epic Games also indicated that future price adjustments could occur as they continue to monitor economic conditions worldwide.
Stay informed as these developments unfold across crypto, gaming, and digital privacy.