[IMPORTANT] Truebit Hacker Launders $26M in ETH via Tornado Cash After Major DeFi Exploit

The Truebit Protocol suffered a major security breach in January 2026, where a hacker exploited a vulnerability to steal 8,535 ETH worth roughly $26 million. The stolen funds were fully laundered through Tornado Cash, complicating recovery efforts. The incident caused TRU token value to collapse by more than 99.9%, severely impacting investors and prompting Truebit to halt contract interactions and collaborate with law enforcement.