Mon, 13 Apethereum

Hyperbridge attacker mints 1B bridged Polkadot tokens in $237K exploit

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A Hyperbridge exploit let an attacker mint 1 billion bridged Polkadot tokens on Ethereum and cash out about $237,000, reviving debate over bridge security The news has rattled market participants, with bears looking to push prices lower while bulls attempt to defend key support levels. Watch $ETH $DOT for reaction — a decisive move above or below key levels will confirm the next trend.

A Hyperbridge exploit let an attacker mint 1 billion bridged Polkadot tokens on Ethereum and cash out about $237,000, reviving debate over bridge security.

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