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. đľď¸ââď¸đ¸
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. đľď¸ââď¸đ
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