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10/02/2026

Near Intents Hacked for $3.8M Days After Blocking Bitget Attacker

What happened: Cross-chain swap platform Near Intents was exploited for $3.

Near Intents Hacked for $3.8M Days After Blocking Bitget Attacker

What happened: Cross-chain swap platform Near Intents was exploited for $3.8 million on October 1, 2026, after a smart contract bug allowed an attacker to drain its BNB Chain hot wallet. The hack came just two days after Near Intents had blocked a $50 million swap attempt from the Bitget attacker. The company paused cross-chain operations on 11 networks and pledged to fully reimburse affected users.

Why it matters: The incident highlights the ongoing risks in cross-chain infrastructure and the challenge of securing complex smart contract interactions. While Near Intents has moved quickly to patch the vulnerability and identify the attacker, the hack underscores the sector's exposure to cascading exploits and the need for more robust security audits. The NEAR token dropped 7.5% following the breach.

Source: Decrypt