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Blockstream Refuses to Pay Ransom as Hackers Hold 598 BTC From Liquid Network

CoinCentral·September 11, 2026·1 min read
Blockstream Refuses to Pay Ransom as Hackers Hold 598 BTC From Liquid Network

Blockstream refused to pay a ransom for roughly 598.5 BTC still held by hackers after the Liquid Network exploit. Hackers withdrew nearly 4,000 BTC on September 6, 2026, returned about 3,400 BTC after a patch, and demanded a 10% bounty.

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