Crypto company Bits of Gold suffered a data breach, affecting 200,000 customers

Comparative news, according to Crypto Briefing, Bits of Gold, Israel's largest compliant crypto broker, suffered a data breach. The personal information of about 200,000 customers was stolen by hackers, and all users of the platform were at risk.

The company obtained Israel's first virtual asset service provider (VASP) license in September 2022, and was approved to issue BILS stablecoins anchored 1:1 with shekels in April 2026. The type of stolen data has not yet been disclosed, but crypto brokers usually collect sensitive data such as ID documents, proof of address, and financial information in accordance with KYC regulations. Although cold wallets protect digital assets, they cannot protect customer identity files on servers. Historical cases show that similar data breaches are commonly used for phishing, SIM card swapping, and targeted social engineering attacks, and the security risks go beyond the platform itself.

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