Big news in the world of cryptocurrency! A big company called Bybit, which helps people buy and sell crypto, had a big problem. Hackers stole a lot of money, about $1.5 billion worth of a type of cryptocurrency called Ether!
This made many people worried, and they quickly took their money out of Bybit. The company had to work hard to make sure everyone could get their money back.
It was a very stressful time for Bybit and its customers.
- Hackers stole about $1.5 billion in Ether.
- People rushed to take their money out of Bybit.
- Bybit had to borrow money to handle withdrawals.
- They are working with authorities to find the hackers.
| Fact | Number |
|---|---|
| Money stolen | $1.5 billion |
| Total outflows from Bybit | $5.5 billion |
| Ether stolen (percentage of client's ether) | 70% |
