According to Huoxing Finance, on July 20, Zilliqa officially announced that it became aware of a security incident involving a CEX partner, during which a portion of ZIL was stolen from a cold wallet. The incident is currently under investigation, and the team is working with relevant parties to determine the root cause and extent of the impact. As a precautionary measure, Zilliqa has notified all CEXs to temporarily suspend ZIL deposits and withdrawals to prevent the stolen funds from being transferred or sold through centralized platforms. The official statement noted that further updates will be released after verification, and urged the community to pay attention only to information published through official channels.
Zilliqa: Security Incident at CEX Partner, ZIL Stolen from Cold Wallet
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Summary
On July 20, 2026, Zilliqa reported a security breach at a CEX partner, during which ZIL was stolen from a cold wallet. The on-chain incident triggered an immediate suspension of ZIL deposits and withdrawals across all centralized exchanges. Zilliqa is currently investigating the incident and working with partners to assess the impact. Further updates will be provided once additional details are confirmed.
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