A sophisticated network of hackers stole approximately $13 million worth of Bitcoin, Ethereum and other digital assets from a South Korean cryptocurrency exchange on Friday.
The incident has sent shock waves through the digital currency markets, as investors worry that their investments may not be as safe as they thought.
The stolen assets, according to news reports, are believed to have come from private investors, who had stored their cryptocurrencies in digital wallets managed by the exchange. Authorities are now investigating the matter, though few details have been released so far. It remains to be seen if those responsible for the attack can be caught and brought to justice.