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Revolut's Bitcoin Privacy Scandal: How a Fake Government Request Exposed Customer Data
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Fusion42 · 15 September 2026 · Fusion42 review
Revolut mistakenly disclosed sensitive customer data including Bitcoin transaction histories, personal identification, and banking details after accepting a fraudulent request that appeared to come from a legitimate government domain, raising significant privacy and security concerns for crypto and fintech users.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Fintech, and 2 sources have reported it between 12 Sep 2026 and 14 Sep 2026.
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You face tighter scrutiny and must strengthen verification processes for government data requests this week. Any fintech handling crypto data must act fast to prove compliance and avoid costly breaches.
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2 sources · first reported 12 Sep 2026 · latest 14 Sep 2026
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