Hackers steal over $600M from video game network

TRT World says hackers have stolen cryptocurrency worth over $600 million from a digital ledger used by players of the popular online game Axie Infinity, in a major digital cash heist.

Ronin Network on Tuesday said the attack targeting its blockchain netted 173,600 ether and $25.5 million worth of the stable coin, a digital asset pegged to the US dollar.

The haul was valued at $545 million when it was stolen on March 23, but was worth about $615 million based on prices on Tuesday, making it one of the largest thefts ever in the crypto world.

https://www.trtworld.com/business/hackers-steal-over-600m-from-video-game-network-55913

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