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CryptoMediumUpdated×4•Originally published 26 July 2026•Updated 27 July 2026•
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WEMIX Update: Attackers Mint 5.23M WEMIX$ Stablecoins After Key Breach

Key Facts

1WEMIX suspended bridge services and liquidity pool trading after a breach of a WEMIX$-linked contract.
2The attacker moved 724,198 USDC.e stablecoins following the successful contract compromise.

In a significant clarification of the ongoing security crisis, WEMIX confirmed that the unauthorized minting targeted its WEMIX$ stablecoin rather than the network's native token. According to official reports, a compromise of the owner-key enabled attackers to illegally mint 5.23 million WEMIX$ tokens, prompting an immediate freeze of bridge services to contain the fallout and prevent further circulation.

This shift in the breach's nature highlights structural risks regarding governance and control over stable assets within the ecosystem. While initial reports focused on the theft of 724,198 USDC.e, the manipulation of the WEMIX$ supply poses a direct threat to the stablecoin's peg and overall protocol integrity. All liquidity pools remain suspended as the technical team works to regain control of the compromised smart contract.

Investors should closely monitor the price stability of WEMIX$ on secondary markets, as operational risks remain acute until the owner-key is secured.

Latest Updates · 1

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    Update: Protocol management confirmed that the exploit specifically targeted the smart contract associated with the WEMIX Dollar stablecoin. To mitigate the impact, WEMIX officials have reached out to centralized exchanges and stablecoin issuers to freeze the stolen assets and prevent further liquidation.