Coinbase Under Siege: SEC Investigation and $20 Million Hacker Ransom Demand Shake Up Trading Day

By: en coinotag|2025/05/16 08:45:04
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On May 16th, COINOTAG reported significant challenges for Coinbase amid an SEC investigation and a serious data breach incident. According to statements released by the exchange, an employee was allegedly compromised by a hacker who stole sensitive customer information, subsequently demanding a ransom of $20 million, which Coinbase declined to pay. Sources indicate that this hacker has maintained a near-constant presence in Coinbase’s systems since January, raising serious concerns about data security . Despite Coinbase’s denial of the ransom allegations, the financial repercussions of addressing this breach could reach as high as $400 million. Furthermore, the platform is currently cooperating with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission to investigate claims regarding potential misrepresentations of user metrics. As of the latest trading data, Coinbase’s stock (COIN) closed at $244.4, reflecting a significant decline of 7.2% in value.

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