BlockBeats news: On January 11, according to Ashen Monitor, the computational verification platform Truebit was hacked due to a vulnerability, resulting in the theft of 8,535 ETH. Four hours ago today, the hacker successfully laundered the funds (26.36 million USD) through Tornado Cash.
Truebit Hacker Laundered 8,535 ETH via Tornado Cash
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On January 11, 2026, an ETH-related news story broke when the Truebit platform was hacked, resulting in the loss of 8,535 ETH. The hacker transferred the stolen funds through Tornado Cash just four hours later. At the time, the stolen ETH was valued at $26.36 million. Blockbeats reported on the incident, emphasizing the speed of the laundering attempt. The attack and subsequent response occurred within a short timeframe, raising concerns about the security of computation verification platforms.
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