Over $1 Billion in Polkadot Tokens Created via Exploit, But Hacker Only Makes Off With $237K
Published on April 13, 2026.
An exploit on Hyperbridge's blockchain token bridge led to the creation of 1 billion Polkadot (DOT) tokens valued at over $1.1 billion, resulting in approximately $237,000 in losses due to limited liquidity. The vulnerability in the proof verification logic allowed a malicious actor to gain administrative control of the bridged DOT token contract on Ethereum. A public feud between the Trump family's crypto company and investor Justin Sun has led to accusations of corruption. Circle Internet CEO Jeremy Allaire stated that his firm only freezes USDC wallets based on legal directives. The Bank of Korea is proposing circuit breakers on cryptocurrency exchanges to halt trading during sharp periods. The Bitcoin market is experiencing significant profit-taking, with over $20 million worth of BTC being sold per hour.
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