Hacker Prints $2.7M in Crypto as Initia Blockchain Grinds to a Halt

Modular blockchain platform Initia halted its network Friday after the team confirmed “a security incident” that compromised its operations. According to Initia co-founder Ezaan Mangalji, the attacker exploited the breach to mint an estimated $2.7 million worth of tokens. Initia Network Halted as Co-Founder Reveals an Estimated $2.7 Million Exploit “As of Oct 23, 2026, […]
Key Takeaways
- Modular blockchain platform Initia halted its network Friday after the team confirmed “a security incident” that compromised its operations.
- According to Initia co-founder Ezaan Mangalji, the attacker exploited the breach to mint an estimated $2.7 million worth of tokens.
- Initia Network Halted as Co-Founder Reveals an Estimated $2.7 Million Exploit “As of Oct 23, 2026, […]
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