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Massive Crypto Breach: Over 18 Million US Crypto Users’ Data Listed for Sale on the Dark Web

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In Brief

  • Over 18 million records of US-based cryptocurrency users are being sold on the dark web, sourced from 20+ exchanges.
  • Sensitive data, including names, emails, and phone numbers, is available for $10,000, raising identity theft concerns.
  • Recent leaks, including data from Binance, Robinhood, Gemini and others, highlight ongoing security risks in the crypto space.
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Over 18 million US-based cryptocurrency users’ records are reportedly up for sale on the dark web, raising alarms about the security of personal data in the digital asset space. 

The database includes sensitive personal information sourced from more than 20 major cryptocurrency exchanges and platforms.

Dark Web Sale: Crypto Data for $10,000 Exposes Millions

Dark Web Informer reported the leak on April 15, sparking concerns regarding the security of cryptocurrency users in the US.

“A threat actor is allegedly selling a large US-based cryptocurrency user database, sourced from multiple exchanges and platforms,” the post read.

For just $10,000, buyers can access detailed information, including full names, email addresses, phone numbers, and physical addresses. The data, sourced from prominent platforms, could potentially expose millions of users to identity theft and other cybercrimes.

The leaked data reportedly includes around 1.5 million Binance US phone records and 79,743 full records. In addition, 1.8 million records were from Crypto.com, 432,000 from Coinbase, 197,000 from Robinhood, 121,071 from Kraken, 800,000 from Gemini, and 76,710 from CoinMarketCap.

“We want to clarify that there has been no data leak from Binance’s systems. Our security team has been actively monitoring a known hacker on the Dark Web who collects data by compromising browser sessions on infected computers,” Binance told BeInCrypto through an email.

Dark Web Informer shared a screenshot of the alleged sale listing, which also highlighted additional records from Ledger, Bitfinex, Coinmama, BearTax, USA Crypto Legacy, and others. The total dataset spans over 18 million lines of user information.

Dark Web Sale of Cryptocurrency User Data
Dark Web Sale of Cryptocurrency User Data. Source: DarkWebInformer

This report follows another alarming disclosure by Dark Web Informer. The analyst revealed that a separate threat actor was selling crypto investor leads tied to Robinhood accounts across the US and Europe.

The affected countries included the Netherlands, Switzerland, France, Germany, Poland, Spain, and the UK. The listing featured data that was not publicly scraped, suggesting that the information was obtained through unauthorized access or breaches. 

Robinhood Crypto Data For Sale on Dark Web
Robinhood Crypto Data For Sale on Dark Web. Source: DarkWebInformer

This is not the first time such warnings have surfaced. BeInCrypto previously reported that someone was selling the crypto user database from Ledger, Gemini, and Robinhood. Similarly, last month, the news emerged that over 230,000 combined user records from Binance and Gemini had reportedly been listed for sale on the dark web.

The continuous exposure of crypto users’ personal data stresses the urgent need for heightened security measures within the industry. Investors should enable two-factor authentication, use unique passwords, and remain vigilant against unsolicited communications that may attempt to harvest credentials.

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Kamina Bashir
Kamina is a journalist at BeInCrypto, where she writes about all things crypto—think market trends, blockchain technology, regulatory shifts, and emerging trends in the digital asset world. With a gold medal in MBA International Business and extensive experience, she brings both expertise and clarity to her reporting. Previously at AMBCrypto, Kamina was responsible for writing and editing in-depth analyses, price predictions, AI and crypto blogs, and breaking news. She’s passionate about...
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