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Bits of Gold data breach exposes 200,000 customer records

Kucoin • August 16, 2026

Odaily Planet Daily reports that Bits of Gold, Israel’s largest compliant crypto broker, has suffered a data breach in which personal information of approximately 200,000 customers was stolen by hackers, putting all platform users at risk. The company received Israel’s first Virtual Asset Service Provider license in September 2022 and was approved in April 2026 to issue the BILS stablecoin, pegged 1:1 to the shekel. The types of data compromised have not yet been disclosed, but crypto brokers typically collect sensitive information such as government-issued IDs, proof of address, and financial records in compliance with KYC regulations. While cold wallets can secure digital assets, they cannot protect customer identity documents stored on servers. Historical cases show that similar data breaches are often used for phishing, SIM swapping, and targeted social engineering attacks, meaning the security risk extends far beyond the platform itself.

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Bits of Gold Investigates Data Breach Affecting Customer Information Bits of Gold, Israel's largest regulated cryptocurrency broker, is investigating a data breach that may have exposed personal information of approximately 200,000 customers. The breach occurred due to unauthorized access to a third-party system used for customer support and data analysis. The company notified customers on August 16, 2026, after detecting the breach several days earlier. While sensitive data such as digital assets, account passwords, and CVV codes were not compromised, personal information including names, ID numbers, email addresses, phone numbers, and banking details may have been accessed. Bits of Gold emphasized that it does not hold customers' private keys, limiting the scope of the breach. The incident is part of a broader cyber event affecting multiple businesses worldwide, though the specific software provider involved has not been identified. The company has warned customers about potential phishing and impersonation attempts following the breach. The total number of affected individuals has not been confirmed by Bits of Gold, which has over 300,000 registered customers. 8 sources 52

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