Topic: BREAKING NEWS: Bitstamp Halts Bitcoin & Ripple Withdrawals ! (Read 7325 times)
i got mine enabled
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Jet another FUD thread
I sent the email to them and within minutes I was able to withdraw again 
so it is working, right?
much noise for nothing 
There is a thread in service discussion
"Anyone else got bitstamp btc withdrawal problems? "
https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/anyone-else-got-bitstamp-btc-withdrawal-problems-476614
and one in main discussion
"Bitstamp Acting Very Strange : Heads Up"
https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=477281.new#new
"Anyone else got bitstamp btc withdrawal problems? "
https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/anyone-else-got-bitstamp-btc-withdrawal-problems-476614
and one in main discussion
"Bitstamp Acting Very Strange : Heads Up"
https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=477281.new#new
fonzie just posted 3 pages of people with similar problems today this is real bitstamp has stopped withdrawals for countless of users but people here are not taking it seriously i sent an email to bitstamp and no response so far i can't buy altcoins :-/ in a few days suddenly everyone will realize that they cannot withdraw! something is going on for sure in bitcoin exchange world i think they all lose a lot of money and will shutdown.
I sent the email to them and within minutes I was able to withdraw again
I just withdrawn 12 btc without problems.
I do have an warning that my password is too old on my account.
I do have an warning that my password is too old on my account.
I just received my 30 BTC from bitstamp. It took only 15 minutes to settle into my address.
Yesterday I got 100 btc. So everything is fine.
Yesterday I got 100 btc. So everything is fine.
I ask you again to prove this with a screenshot.
Go back to your video games, nothing to see here. Seriously, how old are some of you 12? ...Fooled me, sure act like it.
Have just requested withdrawal of 30btc. Status: "Waiting to be processed"
I waited yesterday the whole night and in the morning BTC arrived.
Did a test BTC withdraw and worked.
It seems those who can't withdraw got the email. So only if you got the email you won't be able to withdraw, however there are many who got this email today which makes the whole scenario puzzling as to why they'd send out emails to thousands of random users in the same day blocking their withdrawals.
Did a test BTC withdraw and worked.
I AM SO SICK OF THIS, BITCOIN IS FUCKING DEAD AND THE FOUNDATION IS JUST DOING NOTHING!
LOL. Bitcoin is working fine.
Centralized exchanges... not so much.
Apparently the bridge between Bitcoin and fiat is very difficult to build.
We more DEX integrated into client
i have a feeling it's in the works:
http://alphatesters.secretbitcoinproject.com
I AM SO SICK OF THIS, BITCOIN IS FUCKING DEAD AND THE FOUNDATION IS JUST DOING NOTHING!
LOL. Bitcoin is working fine.
Centralized exchanges... not so much.
Apparently the bridge between Bitcoin and fiat is very difficult to build.
We more DEX integrated into client
Bitstamp has halted Bitcoin & Ripple withdrawals (TODAY FEB20th), various users have now received this following email!:
Subject: Blocked Bitcoin and Ripple Withdrawals
" Bitstamp has detected an increase in the number of reports of phishing emails which were also received by some of our clients. Our technical team responded by examining the threat and setting immediate security measures in place to prevent potential risks.
As a precaution we have also applied this security measure to your account.
If you have received any emails with suspicious content and have opened links or attachments we highly recommend that you immediately contact a computer expert.
While we appreciate that this comes as an inconvenience we are convinced that our security precautions are in accordance with your expectations in keeping your account secure."
I've confirmed with many fellow Bitcoiners and indeed they've received this email (i have yet to receive it), after receiving this email they are unable to withdraw BTC anymore
what the hell is going on...
Subject: Blocked Bitcoin and Ripple Withdrawals
" Bitstamp has detected an increase in the number of reports of phishing emails which were also received by some of our clients. Our technical team responded by examining the threat and setting immediate security measures in place to prevent potential risks.
As a precaution we have also applied this security measure to your account.
If you have received any emails with suspicious content and have opened links or attachments we highly recommend that you immediately contact a computer expert.
While we appreciate that this comes as an inconvenience we are convinced that our security precautions are in accordance with your expectations in keeping your account secure."
what the hell is going on...
If you consider that your system was not affected we kindly ask you to contact [email protected] to re-enable the withdrawal function on your account.
Please be advised that Bitstamp will never ask you to reveal your passw ord.
Thank you for your understanding.
Best regards,
Bitstamp Team
I just received my 30 BTC from bitstamp. It took only 15 minutes to settle into my address.
Yesterday I got 100 btc. So everything is fine.
Yesterday I got 100 btc. So everything is fine.
I ask you again to prove this with a screenshot.
OP's title is a wee bit sensational. Tone it down a tiny bit, please?
+1, FUD
Yup, seriously.
While true, the way this is framed and written means that OP is either trying to use every opportunity to spread FUD, or is a rabbit in the headlights.
I just received my 30 BTC from bitstamp. It took only 15 minutes to settle into my address.
Yesterday I got 100 btc. So everything is fine.
Yesterday I got 100 btc. So everything is fine.
Have just requested withdrawal of 30btc. Status: "Waiting to be processed"
Seems like Bitstamp blocked withdrawals for 1000's of selected accounts and sent them emails, not a universal withdrawal block. It doesn't make sense that all these people got it at the same time.
Another dude posting about the same issue had his withdrawal blocked: https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/is-this-for-real-477327
The Gox misery is putting heavy pressure on the other exchanges. real exchanges would suspend trading if that happened and even halt withdrawals.. you bet on it.
i just got this email 
they block my btc withdraw v scared stupid bitstamp i am sending them email now i see if i can post screenshot of the email in a bit why they do this to their customer not good, i think many many person getting this email
they block my btc withdraw v scared stupid bitstamp i am sending them email now i see if i can post screenshot of the email in a bit why they do this to their customer not good, i think many many person getting this email Have just requested withdrawal of 30btc. Status: "Waiting to be processed"
why would you ever keep 30btc on an exchange? keeping over like .5 not in a wallet seems stupid.
Because I've just bought it for cheap
Guys, please spread more FUD so I can buy more at $300 or less.
OP's title is a wee bit sensational. Tone it down a tiny bit, please?
+1, FUD
I AM SO SICK OF THIS, BITCOIN IS FUCKING DEAD AND THE FOUNDATION IS JUST DOING NOTHING!
LOL. Bitcoin is working fine.
Centralized exchanges... not so much.
Apparently the bridge between Bitcoin and fiat is very difficult to build.
Oh yes it is very. But indeed it is on it's way
Builders are working 24/7/365 Have just requested withdrawal of 30btc. Status: "Waiting to be processed"
why would you ever keep 30btc on an exchange? keeping over like .5 not in a wallet seems stupid.
OP's title is a wee bit sensational. Tone it down a tiny bit, please?
I AM SO SICK OF THIS, BITCOIN IS FUCKING DEAD AND THE FOUNDATION IS JUST DOING NOTHING!
LOL. Bitcoin is working fine.
Centralized exchanges... not so much.
Apparently the bridge between Bitcoin and fiat is very difficult to build.
And here is user/hazek (of Bitstamp)'s reply, just this second. Rather terse, they should really work on their communication, but in principle what most of use suspected:
There are no general Bitcoin withdrawal issues presently. User's who are reporting that they are unable to withdraw Bitcoins will be notified individually via email.
Have just requested withdrawal of 30btc. Status: "Waiting to be processed"
Just withdrawed btc from stamp, worked like a charm.
Probably the same people who engineered the market collapse at MtGox are trying to achieve similar results with Bitstamp.
This attack is probably just the start, they'll try to create panic by spreading FUD, hoping to crash hard the price on Bitstamp too.
This attack is probably just the start, they'll try to create panic by spreading FUD, hoping to crash hard the price on Bitstamp too.
Simple warning to prevent pshing scammer
i just got this email i panicked the fuck out and came here, so it's true! I can't withdraw BTC from bitstamp!!!!! BITSTAMP HALTED BTC WITHDRAWALS JUST LIKE GOX!
I AM SO SICK OF THIS, BITCOIN IS FUCKING DEAD AND THE FOUNDATION IS JUST DOING NOTHING!
I AM SO SICK OF THIS, BITCOIN IS FUCKING DEAD AND THE FOUNDATION IS JUST DOING NOTHING!
I have not received this email.
Here's what I posted before, in the bitstamp thread and the wall thread:
re: Bitstamp withdrawal.
Might be some automatized safety thing, that wasn't exactly thought through very well?
Maybe something like: If IP address changes regularly, stop withdrawal. Something moronic like that.
Aaanyway...
Just bought 1 btc for testing purposes, and btc withdrawal works for me, as they always did. Arrived at my address a few minutes later.
NOTE: I'm not denying that some accounts have problems withdrawing, but at least we know that not all accounts are affected.
Might be some automatized safety thing, that wasn't exactly thought through very well?
Maybe something like: If IP address changes regularly, stop withdrawal. Something moronic like that.
Aaanyway...
Just bought 1 btc for testing purposes, and btc withdrawal works for me, as they always did. Arrived at my address a few minutes later.
NOTE: I'm not denying that some accounts have problems withdrawing, but at least we know that not all accounts are affected.
There is a thread in service discussion
"Anyone else got bitstamp btc withdrawal problems? "
https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/anyone-else-got-bitstamp-btc-withdrawal-problems-476614
and one in main discussion
"Bitstamp Acting Very Strange : Heads Up"
https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=477281.new#new
"Anyone else got bitstamp btc withdrawal problems? "
https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/anyone-else-got-bitstamp-btc-withdrawal-problems-476614
and one in main discussion
"Bitstamp Acting Very Strange : Heads Up"
https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=477281.new#new
no way. i'm affected too
There we go another one, guys this is not just a few people it's ALOT of users. Trollbox is just talking about the same too.
Any news how many Bitcoins have been stolen already?
no way. i'm affected too
if you read whole thing it says reply to email to have withdrawals enabled again.
if you read whole thing it says reply to email to have withdrawals enabled again.
What exactly is the problem with that? It's just a safety precaution against recent phishing attempts and not a technical issue with their withdrawals? Or am I missing something?
my post had missing parts i've just added the full response
Its good
Its more better they hault the withdrawal temporarly rather then to let hackers to stole your BTC.
Its more better they hault the withdrawal temporarly rather then to let hackers to stole your BTC.
Bitcoin withdrawals are not halted for all accounts. The option is still available for me and I have not received this warning mail. Furthermore, I've performed 4 Bitcoin-withdrawals today and they all went through as usual.
So it seems that only certain accounts are at risk for some reason.
So it seems that only certain accounts are at risk for some reason.
What exactly is the problem with that? It's just a safety precaution against recent phishing attempts and not a technical issue with their withdrawals? Or am I missing something?
Bitstamp has halted Bitcoin & Ripple withdrawals (TODAY FEB20th), various users have now received this following email!:
Subject: Blocked Bitcoin and Ripple Withdrawals
" Bitstamp has detected an increase in the number of reports of phishing emails which were also received by some of our clients. Our technical team responded by examining the threat and setting immediate security measures in place to prevent potential risks.
As a precaution we have also applied this security measure to your account.
If you have received any emails with suspicious content and have opened links or attachments we highly recommend that you immediately contact a computer expert.
While we appreciate that this comes as an inconvenience we are convinced that our security precautions are in accordance with your expectations in keeping your account secure."
I've confirmed with many fellow Bitcoiners and indeed they've received this email (i have yet to receive it), after receiving this email they are unable to withdraw BTC anymore
what the hell is going on...
Subject: Blocked Bitcoin and Ripple Withdrawals
" Bitstamp has detected an increase in the number of reports of phishing emails which were also received by some of our clients. Our technical team responded by examining the threat and setting immediate security measures in place to prevent potential risks.
As a precaution we have also applied this security measure to your account.
If you have received any emails with suspicious content and have opened links or attachments we highly recommend that you immediately contact a computer expert.
While we appreciate that this comes as an inconvenience we are convinced that our security precautions are in accordance with your expectations in keeping your account secure."
I've confirmed with many fellow Bitcoiners and indeed they've received this email (i have yet to receive it), after receiving this email they are unable to withdraw BTC anymore
what the hell is going on...
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