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Revolut tricked into handing hackers the passports and Bitcoin histories of wealthy customers

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: CryptoSlate
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What happened

Revolut disclosed customers’ passports, verification selfies and Bitcoin transaction histories after treating a fraudulent government request as legitimate.

Key facts

  • Reported by CryptoSlate and published Sat, 12 Sep 2026 15:30:34 UTC.

Why it matters

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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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  1. Blockstream Tells Hackers To Return Remaining Bitcoin Stolen in Liquid Theft

  2. Bitcoin activity, passports exposed after Revolut falls for fake government request

  3. Revolut Leaks Customer Data to Hackers Posing as State Agency

  4. Revolut tricked into handing hackers the passports and Bitcoin histories of wealthy customers

  5. Ditching bonds for bitcoin: How crypto can tackle the AI-heavy portfolio dilemma

  6. Ether ETFs Gain $216M as Bitcoin ETFs Extend 4-Day Outflow Streak

  7. Revolut Leaks Passports, Bitcoin Transaction Histories to Fake Government Request

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