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Revolut reportedly exposed Bitcoin records after fake government request
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Published 2026-09-12 08:16 UTCUpdated 2026-09-12 10:11 UTC
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Overview
Revolut reportedly disclosed customer information, including Bitcoin transaction records, after treating a fraudulent request that appeared to come from a government agency as legitimate. The reported exposure also included passports, selfies and home addresses; the company said no customer funds were lost.
Entities
RevolutBTC
Why now
- The reports were published within the current 24-hour briefing window.
- Revolut’s reported disclosure brings the customer-data exposure into current crypto security coverage.
Why it matters
- The incident reportedly exposed Bitcoin activity alongside sensitive identity information.
- It highlights the security risk of fraudulent requests targeting crypto-related customer records.
Evidence assessment
Recurring claims
- Revolut exposed customer identities and Bitcoin transaction histories after acting on a fraudulent request presented as coming from a government agency.
- The reported information included passports, selfies and home addresses, while Revolut said customer funds were not lost.
How sources frame it
- CoinDesk: neutral
- Crypto.News: neutral
A reported data-exposure incident involving Revolut and a fraudulent government request.
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CoinDesk report
coindesk.com · coindesk.com · 2026-09-12 10:11 UTC
Crypto.News report
crypto.news · crypto.news · 2026-09-12 08:16 UTC
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