Hackers Reportedly Steal $70 Million Worth of Bitcoin ...

Just days after bitcoin started trading on two U.S. exchanges, the security of the cryptocurrency has been put into question as nearly $70 million worth of bitcoin has been hacked.

NiceHash, a company that mines bitcoins for its customers, is investigating a potential hack that saw hackers steal about 4,700 bitcoins from a wallet address used by NiceHash users, the Chicago Tribune reports . The company has announced that it will shut down operations for 24 hours while it conducts an investigation and confirms exactly how many bitcoins were stolen.

"The incident has been reported to the relevant authorities and law...

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