XRP Bridge Exploited, Resulting in $200,000 Loss After Software Misidentified Bogus Deposits as Genuine
In a striking example of how complex cross‑chain infrastructure can be vulnerable to subtle software flaws, a recently discovered exploit on an XRP bridge led to the loss of roughly $200,000 worth of the digital asset. The breach was not the result of a classic hack in which an attacker directly stole private keys or forced a smart contract to execute unintended code. Instead, the perpetrator too…
Aug. 12, 2026, 4:33 a.m.
