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Bitcoin network used by exchanges hit by $320 million exploit. Hackers claim they're the 'good guys' - coindesk.com

Published by CoinDesk By Omkar Godbole · 7 September 2026 at 13:01
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Bitcoin network used by exchanges hit by $320 million exploit. Hackers claim they're the 'good guys' - coindesk.com
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Liquid Network, a settlement layer used by exchanges, halted all transactions after losing $320 million worth of bitcoin in a security exploit.

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