An attacker exploited a bug in Blockstream's Elements open-source software to mint approximately 4,000 unbacked LBTC tokens

Thefts and exploits that drain funds from exchanges, protocols and bridges, with their post-mortems, laundering routes and recoveries.

Following Liquid’s September 6, 2026 exploit, October 11 reporting said Bitcoin redemptions remained suspended with a reserve shortfall of about 603 BTC. Resumption depends on restored backing and security work; no restart date was confirmed in the reviewed reporting.