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Crypto tech provider Haruko hit by cyberattack affecting 15 clients, some funds lost

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What happened

Some smaller hedge funds with weaker security controls may have lost funds in the targeted attack, sources said.

Key facts

  • Reported by CoinDesk and published Fri, 18 Sep 2026 15:06:31 UTC.

Why it matters

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What to watch next

  • Whether spot volume and open interest confirm the move
  • Liquidation clusters around the current price
  • ETF flow data and any regulatory follow-up

Coverage timeline

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  1. Banks double on EU MiCA crypto provider list as share hits 23%

  2. Crypto tech provider Haruko hit by cyberattack affecting 15 clients, some funds lost

  3. CFTC sends crypto rules to White House to review as Congress stalls on Clarity Act

  4. Bitcoin reclaims $80,000, Solana and Hyperliquid rally as crypto markets shrug off Clarity setback

  5. CFTC submits crypto market regulation plan for White House review

  6. CFTC Kicks Off Crypto Rulemaking, Bypassing a Stalled Congress

  7. US sanctions Iranian crypto exchange and its software developer over alleged IRGC Bitcoin transfers

Sources

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