Blockstream says it will not pay ransom for stolen Liquid Bitcoin
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Blockstream announced it will not pay a ransom demand following a breach of the Liquid Network. The company confirmed that roughly 598.5 BTC remains in the hands of the exploit actors, while 3,400 BTC was recovered earlier in the week. The firm's refusal to negotiate, posted publicly on X, signals a hardline stance against capitulating to extortion tied to the incident.
- Blockstream recovered a significant portion of stolen funds (3,400 BTC) but faces demands over the remaining balance.
- The company's public no-ransom declaration may be intended to deter further negotiation attempts from the attackers.
- The Liquid Network breach has surfaced a substantial quantity of BTC in unauthorized hands, representing material exposure for the infrastructure layer.
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