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Trusted Volumes Hacker Returns 1,122 ETH, Keeps $2M Bounty

NewsBTC·July 18, 2026·1 min read
Trusted Volumes Hacker Returns 1,122 ETH, Keeps $2M Bounty

A hacker tied to the Trusted Volumes exploit returned 1,122 ETH to the protocol, closing part of a security incident that began with a multi-million dollar theft. The hacker kept a $2 million bounty for returning the funds. This partial return of stolen assets is a rare outcome in crypto hacks, where funds are often lost permanently.

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