Bitcoin exchange hit with $61 million theft

Hackers have compromised the Bitcoin exchange Bitfinex, the company announced today, withdrawing roughly $61 million from various consumer accounts. The causes of the breach are still unclear, but the attackers appear to have bypassed Bitfinex’s mandated limits on withdrawals.
"The theft is being reported to — and we are co-operating with — law enforcement," the statement reads. "We ask for the community’s patience as we unravel the causes and consequences of this breach.