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Discussion Forum : Economy - Latest Current Affairs (Q.No. 1249)

2018-01-28 Economy

1249.

How many millions go missing in largest cryptocurrency hack ever?

500

250

380

650

Answer: Option

Explanation:

Japanese cryptocurrency exchange Coincheck has confirmed it lost about $524 million after suffering a hack which stole 500 million NEM tokens It is the biggest cryptocurrency hack ever. NEM, the 10th-largest cryptocurrency by market value, fell 11% over a 24-hour period following the hack. The previous largest theft was pegged at $450 million in 2014 from a Tokyo-based exchange.