Bitcoin Sidechain Liquid Network Hit by $320 Million Security Exploit

September 7, 2026

Bitcoin sidechain Liquid Network has suffered a massive security breach resulting in an unauthorized withdrawal of $320 million, raising concerns over Layer-2 security.
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Liquid Network Pauses Operations After 3,998 BTC Moved in Alleged White-Hat Incident

September 7, 2026

Blockstream's Liquid sidechain bridge nodes were disabled after nearly 3,998 BTC left its federation wallet in an asset movement marked by an on-chain white-hat message.
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Bitcoin Swap Service Boltz Suspends Operations Indefinitely Following Persistent AI-Driven Cyberattacks

August 21, 2026

Non-custodial Bitcoin bridge Boltz has suspended swap operations indefinitely due to automated, AI-assisted cyberattacks that outpaced the team's capacity to ship security fixes, impacting partner wallets like Aqua and Bull Bitcoin.
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