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Coincheck NEM theft
Coincheck reported a major theft of NEM held by the exchange in January 2018.
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Overview
Coincheck reported a major theft of NEM held by the exchange in January 2018.
Why it matters
Customers depended on the exchange's key management and withdrawal controls, not only on the NEM protocol.
What to check
Treat the event as a custody failure and verify later compensation against primary company and legal records.