NewsCrypto & Web3CriticalLiquid Network Elements Protocol Exploit Triggers 4,000 BTC Sidechain DrainA vulnerability in the Elements sidechain protocol led to an unauthorized 4,000 BTC withdrawal from the Liquid Federation multi-sig peg, prompting an emergency network freeze and partial fund recovery.CST Newsroom·7 Sep 2026, 23:00 IST·6 min read