The 11 Biggest Cryptocurrency Hacks In History

The price of Bitcoin bounced back to make new all-time highs on Tuesday after briefly dipping below $8,000 following a massive security breach at a rival cryptocurrency. On Tuesday, Tether reported that more than $30 million in digital coins had been stolen by hackers.

Cryptocurrency bulls often tout the safety and security of cryptocurrencies as convincing reasons to view them as safe havens for investors, similar to gold. But there's a long history of security issues among popular cryptocurrencies. Here’s a look at some of the most publicized data breaches.