CryptoSlate August 04, 2026

Boltz’s shutdown shows the real danger of AI hacking is pushing crypto back into the hands of giant custodians

Boltz’s shutdown shows the real danger of AI hacking is pushing crypto back into the hands of giant custodians

In an Aug. 3 post, Bitcoin bridge Boltz said automated, AI-assisted probing led to several contained exploits before the attack accelerated sharply. Boltz's non-custodial design kept every user's funds safe through months of attacks. Yet the Bitcoin swap service shut down anyway. Boltz said its team could no longer keep pace, so swaps will remain […]

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