
White Hats Return 3,400 BTC to Liquid and Keep 598.5 for Themselves
The group that emptied Liquid's federation wallet sent back 3,400 BTC and kept 598.5. Four accounts value the remainder at $47 million and one at $48 million.
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The group that emptied Liquid's federation wallet sent back 3,400 BTC and kept 598.5. Four accounts value the remainder at $47 million and one at $48 million.

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