HackCeFi2025
Phemex Hot Wallet Hack
Phemex detected unusual hot-wallet activity and paused withdrawals after attackers drained assets across many chains.
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Key Facts
Peak metric$85M stolen across 16 chains
OutcomeExchange restored services while promising compensation and publishing reserves
ChainCeFi
Year2025
Typehack
Tags
exchangecefisecurity
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