Recently, a shocking cryptocurrency theft case has emerged, shocking the entire blockchain industry. According to the latest report from an authoritative data analysis platform, the once-dominant mining pool giant LuBian suffered a catastrophic security incident at the end of 2020, resulting in heavy losses.

The victim of this incident, LuBian, was once a key player in the industry, holding nearly 6% of the Bitcoin network's hash power at its peak. However, on December 28, 2020, this former industry giant faced an unprecedented blow. Hackers exploited system vulnerabilities and successfully stole over 120,000 Bitcoins, which, at current market prices, amounts to a staggering $14.5 billion, setting a new record for Bitcoin theft cases.

What is even more lamentable is that LuBian, after suffering such a heavy blow, attempted to plead with the hackers through a special message on the blockchain, earnestly requesting the return of the stolen assets. This action not only confirmed the authenticity of the incident but also highlighted the helplessness and despair of the victims.

Although LuBian still retains Bitcoin assets worth hundreds of millions of dollars, this incident has undoubtedly dealt a devastating blow to it. At the same time, this case has once again sounded the alarm for industry security, reminding all participants to remain vigilant at all times and strengthen security measures.

With the continuous development of the Crypto Assets industry, similar security incidents may continue to occur. Finding a balance between pursuing innovation and maintaining security has become a major challenge faced by the entire industry. This shocking theft case may become a turning point in promoting the industry to further improve security mechanisms.