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Attackers Leave On-chain Message After $320 Million Exits Liquid Network

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Liquid Network pauses after $320 million Bitcoin withdrawn by purported white-hat hackers

Blockstream's Liquid Network disabled its bridge nodes after approximately 4,000 BTC ($320 million) were withdrawn from the federation wallet to a single address. The withdrawer left an on-chain message stating "we are whitehats."

Sep 6, 2026·6 sourcesBitcoin Layer 2s & scalingBitcoin security & risksCrypto hacksBitcoin wallets & custody
Liquid Network pauses after $320 million Bitcoin withdrawn by purported white-hat hackers
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