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Mixin Network is a Hong Kong-based peer-to-peer financial transaction network provider. [1] In July 2023, it claimed to have over 1 million users. [2]

In September 2023, Mixin Network was hit by an attack on its cloud computing supplier, leading to the loss of an estimated $200m of assets. [3] Following the compromise, it suspended deposits and withdrawals. [1] [4] [5]

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References

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