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Home / Crypto & Markets Liquid Hackers Return 3,400 BTC, Keep $47M as Network Stays Frozen WorldPing Self-described white-hat hackers who drained nearly all of Liquid Network’s bitcoin reserves have returned 3,400 BTC worth about $268 million, while keeping roughly 598.5 BTC valued at $47 million.
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