Crypto.news reports that Ankr's Ethereum bridge suffered a loss of over $303,000 due to five suspicious withdrawals. These withdrawals were linked to a previously redeemed Optimism deposit made on November 9, 2026. The incident raises concerns about the security of cross-chain bridges and the potential for similar exploits in the future.
Based on the crypto.news report; not independently verified.
Source published: Mon, 09 Nov 2026 10:17:05 +0000
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