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In a startling revelation, the blockchain analysis platform Arkham Intelligence has discovered the biggest cryptocurrency heist in history. Hackers stole a staggering 127,426 bitcoins from Chinese mining pool LuBian, amounting to approximately $3.5 billion at the time of the theft in December 2020. With current Bitcoin prices, the value of the stolen cryptocurrency is now estimated at around $14.5 billion [1].
This colossal theft surpasses other major crypto thefts, such as the Poly Network hack of $610 million in 2021 and Binance’s $570 million hack in 2022. Unlike some high-profile hacks, the LuBian heist went unreported for years by both the victim and the hacker, making it uniquely stealthy despite its size [1][2].
The vulnerability exploited was reportedly related to LuBian’s use of an algorithm generating private keys susceptible to brute-force attacks, which allowed the attacker to drain about 90% of the pool’s Bitcoin before the remaining funds were moved to recovery wallets [1].
Despite this significant loss, LuBian managed to save 11,886 bitcoins by transferring them to other addresses. The incident highlights the persistent challenges in the security of digital assets.
The cryptocurrency landscape continues to grow in importance in the global financial landscape. Major players in traditional finance have significantly invested in the blockchain ecosystem in recent years. Notable examples of these fundraisings include record fundraisings by CloudWalk in Brazil and Solaris in Germany. These global systemically important banks (G-SIBs) led 33 mega-fundraisings of over 100 million dollars, targeting companies specialized in trading infrastructures, tokenization, asset custody, and payment solutions [3].
Amidst this dynamic industry, Bitcoin and blockchain technology specialist Charles Ledoux shares his passion for crypto through his articles and masterclasses. A graduate of the Crypto Academy, Ledoux has been mining Bitcoin for over a year. His writings aim to educate newcomers to the industry and provide insights into the evolving world of cryptocurrencies [4].
A powerful symbol of the Bitcoin community and the global movement for adopting a decentralized monetary protocol, the Satoshi Nakamoto statue was created by Italian artist Valentina Picozzi. The statue, initially placed in Oslo, Norway, was stolen and recovered in Lugano's municipal park, Switzerland [5].
The emblematic statue's journey mirrors the journey of Bitcoin and blockchain technology, from controversy and uncertainty to widespread acceptance and integration into the financial landscape. Despite the challenges, the potential of these technologies continues to captivate and inspire those who seek a decentralized and secure future for financial transactions.
References:
- Arkham Intelligence
- CoinDesk
- Financial Times
- Crypto Academy
- CoinTelegraph
- Given the latest discovery by Arkham Intelligence on the largest crypto heist in history, it's clear that the importance of digital asset security in the global financial landscape is paramount.
- Amidst the dynamic growth of the cryptocurrency industry, experts like Charles Ledoux, a Bitcoin and blockchain technology specialist who graduated from the Crypto Academy, play a crucial role in educating newcomers and contributing to the development of secure trading solutions.
