‘Return the bitcoin’: Blockstream refuses ransom demand for remaining 600 BTC from Liquid exploit

First reported September 11, 2026 by The Block · covered by 2 sources

‘Return the bitcoin’: Blockstream refuses ransom demand for remaining 600 BTC from Liquid exploit

Liquid has resumed transactions following the exploit, though peg-outs remain disabled as recovery work continues.

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Sep 11, 2026 · byThe Block

Blockstream Rejects Ransom Demand After Liquid Bitcoin Exploit

Liquid said on Sept. 8 that 3,400 BTC had been returned and about 598.5 BTC remained outstanding; transactions later resumed with peg-outs disabled.

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Sep 11, 2026 · byThe Defiant