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importantSYS.SOURCE: TechCrunch2026-09-08T14:11:29Z

Major Crypto Heist Involving $340M in Bitcoin Stolen and Partially Returned

A hacker exploited a vulnerability in the Liquid Network to steal $340 million in Bitcoin, later returning most of the funds after the bug was fixed. Blockstream paused operations and is implementing security upgrades, with the remaining 600 BTC still under the hacker's control.

The latest heist is one of the largest thefts of cryptocurrency to date.

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