Balance stablecoin collapses 99% after $1M exploit drains bitcoin

A vulnerability in Balance's vault system allowed an attacker to drain approximately $1 million in bitcoin, triggering a near-total collapse of the token's value. The exploit highlights ongoing risks in bitcoin-backed stablecoin design, where custody and smart contract security directly determine solvency.

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