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IoTeX Suffers $8 Million Hack After Private Key Compromise

Tradingview • February 21, 2026

As the crypto industry adopts AI-focused blockchain netowrk it is exposing itself to more security risks. · Here's how the IoTeX $8 million hack happen ...

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IoTeX Bridge Hacked for $8 Million via Private Key Exploit On February 21, 2026, IoTeX's cross-chain bridge was compromised due to a private key exploit, resulting in the theft of over $8 million in cryptocurrency. The incident led to a significant dip in the value of the IOTX token as the crypto community reacted to the breach. This event highlights the increasing security risks associated with AI-focused blockchain networks. 9 sources 29

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