The Bybit infringement led to a market failure, said Alexis Serbia, chairman of Yellow Network and co-founder of market maker GSR. He noted that, as in the past, centralized exchange (EX) failures, the hack led to panic sales and liquidity distortions, exposing the persistent risks of centralized detention.
Coinbase shares Slide SEC Case Update
Shares of Coinbase Global Inc., the largest American crypto exchange, also took a hit, falling over 5%. This came after a first rally about the news that the US Securities and Exchange Commission would drop its long-standing case against the company.
Recent Crypto Volatility and Liquidations
Bitcoin and other important cryptocurrencies are trading in a tight range in recent weeks, with implicit volatility for short-term bitcoin options contracts falling to the lowest levels since June. Earlier this month, a sudden sale led to liquidations of bullish bets, with Ether tumbling as much as 26% on Feb. 2.
Bybit confirms Hack, stolen funds on the move
By bit CEO Ben Zhou confirmed that the attack was aimed at one of the exchange Although the full impact of the infringement remains uncertain, a significant part of the stolen assets is already sold, according to research firm Arkham Intelligence.
Biggest Crypto Theft in history
Blockchain analytics firm Elliptic identified this as the biggest crypto theft on record, surpassing the $611 million stolen from Poly Network in 2021. The breach has again expressed concerns about security vulnerabilities in centralized exchanges, feeding ongoing debates on the future of crypto preservation.
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