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Liquid Network Sidechain Hackers Return 3,400 Bitcoin, ~598.5 BTC Still Missing
On Sunday, September 6, 2026, unknown threat actors exploited a vulnerability in the Liquid Network Bitcoin sidechain, stealing approximately 4,000 bitcoin. By Monday, September 7, 2026, the actors returned 3,400 bitcoin via blockchain analysis. Approximately 598.5 bitcoin, valued at around $47 million at current market rates, has not been returned. The Liquid Network remains paused, preventing holders from redeeming L-BTC tokens for bitcoin. The incident is attributed to unknown threat actors; the root cause and exploitation method remain unconfirmed.
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