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Crypto casino Duelbits goes offline after $7 million hot wallet hack

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What happened

Attackers drained Duelbits' hot wallets across four blockchains; about $6 million in stolen funds now sits in a single Ethereum address.

Key facts

  • Attackers drained Duelbits' hot wallets across four blockchains; about $6 million in stolen funds now sits in a single Ethereum address.
  • Reported by CoinDesk and published Thu, 24 Sep 2026 15:48:20 UTC.

Why it matters

Digital-asset markets react to catalysts within minutes, and liquidity, ETF flows and regulatory signals are usually what decide whether a move sticks.

What to watch next

  • Whether spot volume and open interest confirm the move
  • Liquidation clusters around the current price
  • ETF flow data and any regulatory follow-up

Coverage timeline

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