đš Largest Bitcoin Theft in History? đ±đ°
Blockchain intel firm Arkham has revealed that Chinese mining pool Lubian was the victim of a massive cyberattack in December 2020. Hackers managed to steal a staggering 127,426 BTC! đ”ïžââïžđ»
At the time, the stolen BTC was worth around $3.5 billion, but with Bitcoin's price surge, that value has now skyrocketed to $14.5 billion+ đ â making it the largest crypto heist ever recorded.
Even more shocking? The hackerâs wallet is now among the richest BTC addresses in existence! đŠ
This event reminds us: no matter how big or secure a platform seems, crypto security is never optional. đ
Always use hardware wallets, stay vigilant, and follow best practices. Knowledge is your best defense! đ§ #thefts