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A $320 Million Hack Exposes the Cracks in Crypto's Plumbing
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Fusion42 · 9 September 2026 · Fusion42 review
A $320 million hack on the Bitcoin-linked Liquid Network exposes vulnerabilities in the supporting infrastructure around blockchains, raising concerns about the security of wallets, custody, and transaction layers crucial for institutional adoption of crypto assets. Despite blockchain networks themselves remaining secure, hacks on interconnected systems like cross-chain bridges highlight persistent risks and could slow institutional integration.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Fintech, and 5 sources have reported it between 7 Sep 2026 and 8 Sep 2026.
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The weak spots for your crypto business lie outside the blockchain itself in the surrounding custody and bridge systems. You must harden these external layers now or face the risk of losing clients to security fears.
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5 sources · first reported 7 Sep 2026 · latest 8 Sep 2026
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