{
  "id": 6189235,
  "title": "Bitcoin hack drains US$320mil from crypto network",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/07/bitcoin-hack-drains-us-320mil-from-crypto-network",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-09-07T23:25:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today-freemalays",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/business/2026/09/08/bitcoin-hack-drains-us-320mil-from-crypto-network"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A major blockchain used by several cryptocurrency exchanges to transfer Bitcoin was hacked for US$320 million, the latest in a series of security breaches raising concerns about the safety of digital assets. Roughly 4,000 out of 4,200 Bitcoin stored in a Liquid Network wallet were stolen, according to the platform operator. The hackers are believed to be \"white-hat hackers\" who often return the funds, sometimes for a fee. Liquid Network, operated by a federation of over 80 exchanges and asset managers, halted all new transactions and apologized for the inconvenience. The hackers returned 3,400 Bitcoin, leaving about US$47 million in their possession. This hack is part of a series of recent attacks that have highlighted the need for improved cybersecurity in the crypto industry.",
  "summary": "Roughly 4,000 of the 4,200 Bitcoin held in a Liquid Network wallet were stolen in the latest breach to hit digital-asset security.",
  "key_points": [
    "Hackers stole US$320 million from Liquid Network wallet",
    "White-hat hackers returned 3,400 Bitcoin",
    "Liquid Network halted transactions, apologized"
  ],
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  "illustration": null,
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        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Bitcoin hack drains US$320mil from crypto network",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/07/bitcoin-hack-drains-us-320mil-from-crypto-network-6192372",
        "published": "2026-09-07T23:25:00.000Z"
      }
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  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}