Big news in the world of cryptocurrency! A company called Bybit, which is like a digital bank for crypto, was robbed! Hackers stole a huge amount of money – about $1.5 billion worth of cryptocurrency. That's a lot of money!
This is one of the biggest cryptocurrency heists ever. The hackers cleverly tricked the system to steal Ethereum, a popular type of digital money. Bybit says your money is probably safe though, even though many people are trying to withdraw their money right now.
Don't worry too much. The company says it can handle the loss. Sometimes bad guys try to steal cryptocurrency – it's like a digital bank robbery.
- Hackers stole about $1.5 billion in cryptocurrency.
- The stolen crypto was Ethereum.
- Bybit says customer funds are safe.
- Many people are withdrawing their money, causing delays.
Fact | Details |
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Amount Stolen | $1.5 Billion |
Type of Crypto | Ethereum |
Company Affected | Bybit |
Hacker's Goal | Steal crypto |