Biggest Crypto Options Exchange Deribit Hacked for $28 Million – What Happened?
Panama-based crypto derivatives exchange Deribit has suffered a hacking attack estimated to be worth some $28 million. The exchange claims that its customers’ funds remain safe despite the latest attack. "Deribit hot wal...
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"Deribit hot wallet compromised, but client funds are safe and loss is covered by company reserves," the business said in a tweet.
"Our hot wallet was hacked for USD 28m earlier this evening just before midnight UTC on 1 November 2022," according to the exchange....
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