Bitcoin transactions and passport data disclosed after Revolut succumbed to a counterfeit government request
In a startling episode that highlights the growing challenges of digital finance and data security, Revolut, the popular app‑based banking platform, inadvertently complied with a bogus government request that led to the exposure of sensitive personal information belonging to its users. The incident, which has drawn considerable attention from privacy advocates, regulators, and the broader cryptoc…
Sept. 12, 2026, 10:11 a.m.