Bitcoin’s origins remain one of the most mysterious stories in the world of cryptocurrency. Many have speculated that it may not have emerged from the hands of a single individual but instead be the brainchild of a shadowy organisation. Could…
This blog series will cover notable cryptocurrency exchange hacks in detail. Including how they happened, who was responsible, and their impact on the crypto industry. Each post will focus on a specific hack, providing a comprehensive analysis of the events.…
The Coincheck Hack of January 2018 saw hackers steal $534 million worth of NEM tokens by exploiting unsecured hot wallets, making it the largest cryptocurrency heist until 2021. This incident exposed critical security flaws and led to a regulatory crackdown…
The Bitfinex hack of August 2016 remains one of the most infamous security breaches in cryptocurrency history, resulting in the theft of $72 million worth of Bitcoin. This attack exposed vulnerabilities in the exchange’s multisig security and had a lasting…
How API Key Exploits Led to a $40 Million Loss The Binance hack of May 2019 shook the cryptocurrency world when hackers exploited API keys to steal $40 million in Bitcoin. This breach highlighted the importance of robust security measures…
The Zaif hack remains one of the most significant breaches in the cryptocurrency world, especially in Japan. The hack in September 2018 saw the theft of $60 million from the Zaif exchange, and it highlighted the security risks of hot…
The KuCoin Hack of September 2020 shook the crypto world when hackers stole $275 million in digital assets from the exchange’s hot wallets. The breach highlighted significant security flaws, with DeFi platforms playing a key role in laundering the stolen…
The Liquid Hack in August 2021 was a targeted attack that exploited a vulnerability in the exchange’s API, leading to the theft of $97 million in cryptocurrency. This breach highlighted significant security risks for crypto platforms and prompted a major…
The Poly Network hack of 2021 was one of the most significant and shocking events in the world of Decentralised Finance (DeFi). In this post, we explore how the hack unfolded, who took responsibility, the impact it had on DeFi…
