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The recent breach of the Bybit cryptocurrency exchange, resulting in the theft of a staggering US$1.5 billion in user assets in February 2025, is yet another stark reminder of the systemic vulnerabilities plaguing the cryptocurrency and digital asset industry. This incident follows the storied history of other high-profile exchange hacks, including Binance (US$570 million in October 2022), FTX (US$600 million in November 2022), and the Ronin Network (US$615 million in March 2022). Even Mt. Gox, once a dominant player, was driven to liquidation after losing US$450 million in its final breach.
- March 15, 2025
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