The post Astra Nova Targeted in Market Maker Account Breach appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Key Points: Hacked market maker account led to a huge sell-off of RVV tokens. RVV price plummets by over 69%. Community doubts arise, questioning insider involvement. Astra Nova’s third-party market maker account was breached, resulting in a substantial sell-off of RVV tokens on October 19, leading to a significant drop in RVV’s value. The incident raises concerns over security practices in the cryptocurrency sector, with implications for market trust and the stability of Astra Nova’s operations. Massive RVV Token Sell-Off Causes 69% Price Plunge Following the breach, Astra Nova’s team quickly notified exchange partners to halt further damage. They reaffirmed the security of the project’s smart contracts and infrastructure. There is a commitment to transparency as the incident is examined. On-chain data indicates approximately 890 million RVV tokens were offloaded, equivalent to around 8.6% of the total supply. This resulted in a $10.3M loss, highlighting the severe effect on token valuation. The price fell from $0.26 to approximately $0.0103. Community backlash followed, with well-known blockchain analyst EmberCN expressing skepticism over typical hacker behavior, suggesting potential insider activity. “Which hacker would convert stolen assets into USDT and hold onto them? And even transfer them directly to a CEX? USDT can be frozen, and going straight to a CEX—where are there hackers this foolish?” — EmberCN, Blockchain Analyst The company’s official statement offered a bounty for funds returned, amplifying doubts about internal involvement. Insider Speculation Intensifies in Astra Nova Breach Fallout Did you know? In crypto history, similar breaches of market maker accounts, like the Mango Markets incident, frequently lead to immediate asset liquidation and long recovery phases, mirroring Astra Nova’s current challenges. According to CoinMarketCap, Astra Nova’s RVV token fell to $0.01 with a market cap of $11.59 million. Trading volume skyrocketed 378.14% to $136.32 million, reflecting sharp investor reactions amid… The post Astra Nova Targeted in Market Maker Account Breach appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Key Points: Hacked market maker account led to a huge sell-off of RVV tokens. RVV price plummets by over 69%. Community doubts arise, questioning insider involvement. Astra Nova’s third-party market maker account was breached, resulting in a substantial sell-off of RVV tokens on October 19, leading to a significant drop in RVV’s value. The incident raises concerns over security practices in the cryptocurrency sector, with implications for market trust and the stability of Astra Nova’s operations. Massive RVV Token Sell-Off Causes 69% Price Plunge Following the breach, Astra Nova’s team quickly notified exchange partners to halt further damage. They reaffirmed the security of the project’s smart contracts and infrastructure. There is a commitment to transparency as the incident is examined. On-chain data indicates approximately 890 million RVV tokens were offloaded, equivalent to around 8.6% of the total supply. This resulted in a $10.3M loss, highlighting the severe effect on token valuation. The price fell from $0.26 to approximately $0.0103. Community backlash followed, with well-known blockchain analyst EmberCN expressing skepticism over typical hacker behavior, suggesting potential insider activity. “Which hacker would convert stolen assets into USDT and hold onto them? And even transfer them directly to a CEX? USDT can be frozen, and going straight to a CEX—where are there hackers this foolish?” — EmberCN, Blockchain Analyst The company’s official statement offered a bounty for funds returned, amplifying doubts about internal involvement. Insider Speculation Intensifies in Astra Nova Breach Fallout Did you know? In crypto history, similar breaches of market maker accounts, like the Mango Markets incident, frequently lead to immediate asset liquidation and long recovery phases, mirroring Astra Nova’s current challenges. According to CoinMarketCap, Astra Nova’s RVV token fell to $0.01 with a market cap of $11.59 million. Trading volume skyrocketed 378.14% to $136.32 million, reflecting sharp investor reactions amid…