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Liquid Network drained $320M through cache bug exploit
CoinArticle · The Daily Brief · 2026-09-09

BTC $79,108 (+1.0%) · ETH $2,499 (+1.3%) · Total mcap $2.72T (-0.7%)

1.

Ethereum Sets 2029 Quantum Resistance Deadline, Reshaping Protocol Roadmap

The Ethereum Foundation has set a 2029 deadline for quantum resistance, citing potential threats from quantum computers that could break current cryptography. The timeline is now shaping protocol design decisions including shorter block slots and node efficiency improvements.

2.

Liquid Network Drained of $320M Through Cache Bug Allowing Unbacked Token Minting

An attacker exploited a range-proof cache bug in the Elements codebase to mint approximately $320 million in unbacked L-BTC on Liquid's sidechain. The network remains frozen while the attacker negotiates the return of drained funds through on-chain messages.

3.

Liquid Network Paused After Hacker Returns 3,400 BTC, 598 BTC Still Missing

The Liquid sidechain attacker returned 3,400 BTC to the federation wallet on September 7, leaving approximately 598 BTC outstanding from the $47 million breach. The network remains paused as Blockstream conducts security work before resuming operations.

4.

Harmony Proposes Sunsetting Layer 1 and Migrating ONE Token to Ethereum

Harmony announced plans to retire its layer-1 blockchain and migrate the ONE token to Ethereum, with validators able to begin shutting down nodes from September 10. Existing smart contracts and liquidity pools will not migrate, though future token emissions will redirect to an AI video business.

5.

Robinhood Takes Equity Stakes in Crypto.com and OG.com for Prediction Markets

Robinhood signed a multi-year infrastructure deal with Crypto.com and OG.com for prediction markets, taking equity stakes in both platforms. CRO token rose on the announcement, reflecting market confidence in Crypto.com's partnership with the major retail platform.

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