Japanese Exchange, Liquid, Loses Over $90 Million In Crypto Heist

Japanese Exchange, Liquid, Loses Over $90 Million In Crypto Heist

Japanese Crypto Exchange, Liquid, was hit earlier this week by hackers who stole an estimated $97 Million in crypto. Founded in 2014, Liquid operates in over 100 countries and serves millions of customers around the world. According to CoinMarketCap data, the Japanese exchange ranks among the top 20 crypto exchanges globally by daily trading volumes. The […]


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