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BTCPay urges Bitcoin merchants to replace wallets after hackers steal an estimated $1.6 million

By Oluwapelumi Adejumo

The November 2 update links hot-wallet thefts to an August-patched flaw and says updating cannot remove access already gained. Read the full story on CryptoSlateUnderstand the crypto stories that matter and what to watch next. Get The Catalyst in your inbox

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