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El Salvador refutes rumors of Bitcoin wallet hack
The wallet’s administration clarified that the security of its data has not been compromised. In a press release, Chivo Wallet addressed allegations linking it to a data breach that allegedly exposed personal details of over 5 million Salvadorans. This leaked data included full names, unique identity numbers, dates of birth, addresses, phone numbers, emails, and photographs. It was speculated that this data was associated with the KYC processes required by the Salvadoran government for citizens to receive incentives offered at the wallet’s launch, such as $30 in Bitcoin. Chivo Wallet refuted these claims, stating ... (full story)