Big news in the world of cryptocurrency! Hackers stole a lot of Ethereum (ETH), a type of digital money, from a company called Bybit. This is like someone stealing a huge pile of cash! It's a serious problem because it affects trust in crypto.
- Hackers stole about $1.4 billion worth of Ethereum.
- They quickly changed it into Bitcoin (BTC), another type of digital money.
- A system called THORChain helped them hide the money.
- Bybit is offering rewards to people who help find the stolen money.
| Fact | Number |
|---|---|
| Stolen ETH | 499,000 |
| Stolen Money (USD) | $1.4 Billion |
| Percentage of stolen funds still traceable | 77% |
| THORChain Transaction Volume (during laundering) | $5.9 Billion |
