The $1.5 Billion Bybit Crypto Hack - The CEO Interview Digest - What Happened & What’s Next?

How did the biggest hack in history happen?
The $1.5 billion crypto hack shook the industry—how did Bybit respond? In this 18-minute episode of Brilliant Minds’ Digest, we break down the key moments from Crypto Banter’s interview with Bybit CEO Ben Zhou, revealing how his team handled one of the biggest exchange breaches in history.

Here’s what you’ll learn:
✅ How hackers breached a multi-signature cold wallet
✅ Bybit’s emergency response – From securing bridge loans to keeping withdrawals open
✅ The role of transparency & leadership in crisis management
✅ Could the ETH chain be rolled back? Industry-wide efforts to recover funds
✅ Lessons in security & resilience for the future of crypto

Despite the massive loss, Bybit’s swift action & transparency proved crucial in protecting its users and maintaining stability. Skip the noise—get the full story in just 17 minutes.

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Want to know more? Listen to the full Ben Zhou interview by Crypto Banter's Ran  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K8Jih2a2smE 

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