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Revolut says no direct contact from hackers after $3M public ransom demand

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What happened

Revolut says it received no direct contact despite separate ransom demands for $3 million in Monero and 10,000 Bitcoin from competing breach claimants.

Key facts

  • Revolut says it received no direct contact despite separate ransom demands for $3 million in Monero and 10,000 Bitcoin from competing breach claimants.
  • Reported by Cointelegraph and published Thu, 17 Sep 2026 09:57:51 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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  2. Bitcoin holds $76,000 after Fed rate hike, but 4 demand signals flash warning

  3. Revolut says no direct contact from hackers after $3M public ransom demand

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  5. Zcash Closes On $1,400 After Coinholders Vote to Keep Bitcoin-Style Halvings

  6. Morning Minute: Crypto Rebounds After The Fed’s First Hike Since 2023

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