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Stake.com Attacker Swaps 2.59 Million MATIC For 51.7 BTC In Recent Exchange

Key Points:

  • In a recent exchange, the Stake.com attacker swapped 2.59 million MATIC tokens for 51.7 BTC within a 2-hour period.
  • This transaction is part of a series of conversions, with approximately 14.2 million MATIC tokens exchanged for about 300.9 Bitcoins to date, raising questions about the attacker’s intentions and its impact on the crypto market.
On September 11, a notable transaction involving the Stake.com attacker captured attention in the cryptocurrency community. 

According to PeckShield monitoring, the attacker conducted an exchange, converting 2.59 million MATIC tokens on the Polygon network into 51.7 BTC within a span of just 2 hours.

This exchange marks the latest in a series of transactions involving the attacker, who has been actively converting MATIC tokens into Bitcoin. To date, approximately 14.2 million MATIC tokens have been exchanged for an estimated 300.9 Bitcoins.

The attacker’s actions have raised concerns and discussions within the crypto space, as they continue to liquidate significant amounts of MATIC. The motivations and intentions behind these conversions remain unclear, and the impact on the MATIC market and its ecosystem is being closely monitored.

The ongoing exchange of MATIC for BTC by the Stake.com attacker highlights the importance of security measures within the crypto industry. It serves as a reminder of the risks associated with blockchain vulnerabilities and the need for robust security practices to safeguard digital assets.

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