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 <p>Coinbase, one of the largest cryptocurrency exchanges globally, was hacked on May 25, 2025, resulting in a data breach with losses estimated to reach $400 million.</p>
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 <p>The breach, involving sensitive customer data exposure, led to significant market turmoil and regulatory scrutiny as Coinbase refused to pay a $20 million ransom, affecting its stock stability.</p>
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  <p><a href="https://www.coinbase.com/blog/protecting-our-customers-standing-up-to-extortionists" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Coinbase</a> experienced a <strong>significant breach</strong> involving sensitive customer data, prompting collaboration with the <a href="https://www.justice.gov/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">DOJ</a>. The attack utilized <strong>social engineering</strong> and insider threats, reflecting previous industry patterns.</p>
  <p>The hackers accessed confidential information like addresses and account balances, but Coinbase reported no direct financial loss from wallets. They set a $20 million reward, refusing ransom demands.</p>
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  <p>The breach disrupted the market, affecting Coinbase's inclusion in the S&amp;P 500 with stock volatility. <strong>Public outcry</strong> and investor concerns surged as security strategies were questioned.</p>
  <p>Financial stability risks emerged as the breach could induce <strong>further regulatory scrutiny</strong>. Past data incidents imply potential adjustments in <strong>industry security protocols</strong> as companies try to rebuild trust.</p>
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  <p>Previous exchanges like <strong>Binance</strong> faced similar breaches due to social engineering and insider threats. The scale of data accessed in this case marks a significant precedent.</p>
  <p>Michael Arrington highlighted the <strong>human toll</strong> of such breaches, predicting broader discussions on data privacy reforms.</p>
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   Michael Arrington, Investor and Founder, TechCrunch, - "I am a long-time investor in and champion of @coinbase. Something that has to be said though – this hack – which includes home addresses and account balances – will lead to people dying. It probably has already. The human cost, denominated in misery, is much larger than the $400m or so they think it will actually cost the company to reimburse people."
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  <p>Industry analysts anticipate stricter regulations driven by this event's fallout.</p>
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