@venturevillagewall · Post #4211 · 02/21/2025, 07:00 PM
Bybit Faces $1.4B Hack; CEO Assures Solvency Bybit CEO confirms all client assets are 1:1 backed after a significant $1.4 billion hack. The exchange is taking loans to manage withdrawals amidst increased traffic. Hackers executed the breach through a transaction signing manipulation, transferring $1.5 billion in wrapped ETH. All other wallets remain secured, and funds within are safe for normal operations. The situation has raised concerns similar to those seen before the FTX collapse. More details In other news, U.S. Senate Banking Committee is set to discuss bipartisan crypto legislative frameworks on February 26. Source #Bybit#Crypto#Bitcoin#ETH#Blockchain#Hack#DeFi#VPN#Web3#Finance#Regulation#Senate#Legislation#M2#BankRun#Assets#Investments#Security#Technology