BitMart hit by $391K hack amid security staff exodus
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BitMart suffered a $391,000 exploit amid an exodus of security staff, with founder Sheldon Xia attributing retention difficulties to ongoing threats from disgruntled users and a conflict with former employees. The hack adds to the exchange's troubled security record, following a far larger breach in December 2021. The incident highlights how staffing turmoil can compound operational risk at centralized exchanges. What to watch next: whether BitMart can stabilize its security team and reassure users that the latest loss remains contained.
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