Crypto, on the record · Monday, June 1, 2026
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A May 18 exploit of the Verus-Ethereum bridge cost roughly $11 million, the latest in a long line of cross-chain bridge failures. The plain read for a normal holder: bridges carry a distinct, recurring risk.
By Nadia Brandt, May 31, 2026
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