Coinbase Discloses December Hack Impacted 69K Users, No Funds Compromised

TL;DR Coinbase confirmed the data theft of 69,461 users after external agents were bribed in December 2024. Hackers demanded $20 million to avoid selling the information on dark web markets. The SEC and the Department of Justice launched investigations. The exchange estimates losses of up to $400 million. Coinbase confirmed that 69,461 users were affected. . . source: https://crypto-economy.com/coinbase-discloses-december-hack-impacted-69k-users-no-funds-compromised/