đ The $1.6 Billion Bitcoin Heist:
A Look Back at the Crypto Worldâs First Major Theft đ°
In 2010, a daring heist shook the crypto world. Hackers pilfered 119,754 #BTCâ âworth $72 million then but a staggering $4.5 billion nowâfrom the Bitfinex exchange. đ”ïžââïžđž
đ How? They exploited vulnerabilities in Bitfinexâs systems, initiating over 2,000 unauthorized transactions. đ
đ The Chase: Federal law enforcement embarked on a six-year chess match to track down the culprits. The stolen funds were funneled into a single crypto wallet. đ”ïžââïžđ
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