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Liquid Network hack: White-hats return 3,400 BTC

Published

8 September 2026

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operational-macro

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Crypto & Web3

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Read at coindesk.com

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Fusion42 · 8 September 2026 · Fusion42 review

White-hat hackers returned 3,400 of the 4,000 bitcoin stolen from Liquid Network's federation wallet, easing the network's collateral crisis, while the network remains paused for security improvements and a chain split resolution before restart.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Crypto & Web3, and 2 sources have reported it.

◆ The Wire takeaway

You face urgent pressure as Liquid's attack forces a network pause and overhaul. Strengthen your crypto custody and security protocols now to avoid being the next vulnerable peg-in operator.

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2 sources · 8 Sep 2026

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