Upbit Cancels Hemi Listing After Signs of Token Theft in Security Flaw Attack
Minseung Kang
Summary
- Upbit said it will not begin trading support for Hemi (HEMI).
- The exchange said the move followed signs that tokens were stolen in an attack exploiting a security flaw.
- Upbit said it canceled trading support for Hemi to protect users, meaning the previously announced listing will not begin.
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Upbit has decided not to proceed with trading support for Hemi (HEMI). The move came after the exchange identified signs that tokens were stolen in an attack exploiting a security flaw the previous day.
In a notice posted on Sept. 8, Upbit said it had confirmed a related security flaw attack and signs of token theft after announcing trading support for Hemi.
After reviewing the impact of the issue on the planned listing, Upbit said it decided to cancel trading support for Hemi to protect users.
As a result, the previously announced Hemi trading support on Upbit will not begin.
Minseung Kang
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