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Rhea Finance revises exploit losses to $18.4M, confirms slippage flaw as funds partially recovered

Ambcrypto • April 17, 2026

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Rhea Finance and Hyperbridge Suffer Significant Exploits, Totaling $20.9M in Losses Rhea Finance has revised its exploit losses to $18.4 million due to a slippage flaw, while Hyperbridge reported losses of $2.5 million, tracing the stolen funds to Binance. Both incidents highlight vulnerabilities in their respective platforms, impacting users and investors. Rhea Finance's exploit involved a flaw in its smart contract that allowed attackers to manipulate token prices, leading to substantial financial losses. Hyperbridge's incident involved unauthorized access to its funds, with investigations ongoing to track the stolen assets. Currently, Rhea Finance has partially recovered some funds, but the full extent of the damage remains under assessment. No specific CVEs or tools were mentioned in the articles. The incidents underscore the ongoing risks associated with decentralized finance platforms. Both companies are likely to enhance their security measures in response to these events. 2 sources 49

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