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Their ironic last tweet before shutting down: https://twitter.com/flexcoin/status/438355933777756160



If they really were hacked, this was the catalyst for it happening.

PSA: Don't peacock.


Yep, this was pretty much a dare to hackers everywhere.


That's harsh. =/

Another bit of irony... http://i.imgur.com/KurgdXp.png

But seriously, sorry to those who lost coins here. Also sorry to the folks of flexcoin, the timing couldn't be worse. Can't say it enough; cold-wallets and private key that's exclusively in your possession.

Only you can prevent forest f- er...bitcoin thefts.




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