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 in the form of a cryptocurrency called Ethereum. This might be the biggest crypto theft ever!
- Hackers stole about $1.5 billion worth of Ethereum.
- The hackers tricked Bybit's system during a money transfer.
- Bybit says its customers' money is safe and all withdrawals are working again.
- Experts are trying to find the hackers and the stolen money.
| Fact | Number |
|---|---|
| Amount stolen | $1.5 billion |
| Ethereum stolen | 401,000 |
| Money managed by Bybit | Over $20 billion |
Ethereum is like digital money you can buy and sell online. A 'cold wallet' is like a super-safe bank vault, and a 'warm wallet' is like a regular bank account for easier use.
