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Liquid Network pauses after purported ‘white-hat’ hackers withdraw $320 million in bitcoin

The Block·September 6, 2026·1 min read
Liquid Network pauses after purported ‘white-hat’ hackers withdraw $320 million in bitcoin

The Liquid Network bitcoin sidechain has been paused after purported white-hat hackers withdrew $320 million in bitcoin. Exchanges suspended LBTC deposits and withdrawals while Blockstream works to contact those responsible. The incident raises concerns about sidechain security and fund custody.

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