Duelbits Online Casino Offline After $7 Million Hack

Duelbits, a crypto‑based online casino, announced on Thursday that it suffered a security breach that resulted in the loss of approximately $7 million from its hot wallets. The platform has been taken offline pending a full investigation.

Hack Details

A founder identified as “Joe” posted on X that the company is still investigating the cause of the incident and that user funds remain safe. The official Duelbits X account confirmed the security incident and the decision to suspend services as a precaution.

Funds Affected

• Ethereum (ETH): $2.23 million
• Bitcoin (BTC): $680,000
• USDT stablecoin: $1.62 million
• BNB (Binance Smart Chain): $160,000
• TRX (Tron) and SHIB (Shiba Inu): smaller amounts

Security firms Scamsniffer and Peckshield tracked the outflows across Ethereum, Bitcoin, BNB Chain, and Tron networks. The stolen assets were quickly swapped for ether and DAI stablecoin, suggesting a possible private‑key compromise.

Previous Incident

Duelbits experienced a similar breach in February 2024, when $4.6 million was drained from its hot wallets after an attacker exploited a vulnerability, according to security firm Halborn.

Broader Context

Crypto‑related hacks have risen sharply, with TRM Labs reporting 207 individual incidents in the first half of 2026, totaling about $972 million in losses. Many attacks target smart‑contract vulnerabilities on DeFi platforms.