Six-Bug Exploit Halts Maya Protocol After $1.4 Million in Bitcoin Stolen

The cross-chain protocol said an attacker exploited six software flaws to drain Bitcoin and other assets, sending its CACAO token plunging.

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  1. Largest Single Crypto Hack Ever Recorded: The largest publicly confirmed crypto hack was the Bybit breach in February 2025, where approximately $1.5 billion in virtual assets were stolen, attributed by the FBI to North Korean TraderTraitor activity.
  2. Top Three DeFi Protocol Exploits: The top three DeFi exploits by value include the Ronin Bridge hack in March 2022 ($625 million), the KelpDAO exploit in April 2026 ($292 million), and the Drift Protocol hack in April 2026 ($285 million).
  3. Notable Bitcoin-Specific Thefts: Major Bitcoin-specific hacks include the 2014 Mt. Gox breach, where 850,000 BTC worth $450 million were stolen, and a 2026 firmware bug in Coldcard hardware wallets that led to over $111 million in Bitcoin theft.

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