importantSYS.SOURCE: TechCrunch• 2026-09-08T14:11:29Z
Large-Scale Crypto Heist Involving $340M and Subsequent Fund Return
A hacker exploited a vulnerability to steal $340 million in cryptocurrency from the Liquid Network, then returned most of the funds after the issue was resolved. The incident highlights ongoing challenges in blockchain security and the role of white-hat hackers in addressing vulnerabilities.
The latest heist is one of the largest thefts of cryptocurrency to date.
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