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BTCPay Server Urges Shutdown After Reports of Hot-Wallet Sweeps

The Defiant·November 1, 2026·1 min read
BTCPay Server Urges Shutdown After Reports of Hot-Wallet Sweeps

BTCPay Server operators were told to run ./btcpay-down.sh after reports of hot-wallet sweeps. The project is investigating the incident but has not identified affected versions or announced a patch. Users should halt operations immediately to prevent further losses while the team assesses the vulnerability.

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