Part of the CustodyStress archive of observed Bitcoin custody incidents
CS-00090
Their exchange account required 2FA via a phone that was lost in the accident.
SurvivesCase description
A 2013 documented case involved a Bitcoin holder who suffered a serious accident and was in a coma for an extended period. Their exchange account required 2FA via a phone that was lost in the accident. The user's family had no access credentials and the exchange's account recovery process required the account holder to respond personally.
Custody context
| Stress condition | Owner incapacity |
| Custody system | Exchange custody |
| Outcome | Survives |
| Documentation | Unknown |
| Year observed | 2013 |
| Country | Unknown |
Structural dependencies observed
Outcome interpretation
Access remained possible under the reported conditions.
Source
Publicly Reported
Evidence type
Forum post
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Framework references
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