Hackers Return 85% of Bitcoin Stolen in Bridge Attack
Reports indicate that the attackers behind last week's Bitcoin bridge exploit have returned the bulk of the stolen coins, with the headline figure putting the reversal at 85% of the original
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Hackers Return 85% of Bitcoin Stolen in Bridge Attack
Hackers behind last week's Bitcoin bridge attack have returned roughly 85% of the stolen BTC, according to the reported figure, leaving about 15% still outside that recovery. The claim remain
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