# $RUNE Catalyst Posts & Social Intelligence Recap — May 15, 2026

> **Asset:** $RUNE  
> **Date:** 2026-05-15 (May 15, 2026)  
> **Canonical URL:** https://cryptitalk.com/tokens/rune/2026-05-15  
> **Token Profile:** https://cryptitalk.com/tokens/rune.md  
> **Market Rankings:** https://cryptitalk.com/rankings.md  

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## Curated Viral Posts & Community Evidence


### Post #1 by @solidintel_x
> **Author:** Solid Intel ([@solidintel_x](https://x.com/solidintel_x))  
> **Metrics:** 274 likes · 65 retweets · 55 comments · 87.8K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-05-15T09:40:35+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/solidintel_x/status/2055221796358562117](https://x.com/solidintel_x/status/2055221796358562117)  


> 
> "INTEL: Thorchain appears to have suffered multi-chain exploit across Bitcoin, Ethereum, BSC and Base with losses exceeding $7.4M"


### Post #2 by @P3b7_
> **Author:** Charles Guillemet ([@P3b7_](https://x.com/P3b7_))  
> **Metrics:** 416 likes · 112 retweets · 37 comments · 82.7K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-05-15T14:54:36+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/P3b7_/status/2055300824708882933](https://x.com/P3b7_/status/2055300824708882933)  


> 
> "This morning, THORChain was drained of roughly $10.8m
Node operators have freezed the network for nearly 13 hours. The full analysis isn't out yet, but according to 
@jpthor
, this could be a MPC exploit.

ECDSA and TSS is hard. THORChain's vaults rely on TSS, a flavor of MPC where"


### Post #3 by @RuneCrypto_
> **Author:** Rune ([@RuneCrypto_](https://x.com/RuneCrypto_))  
> **Metrics:** 433 likes · 10 retweets · 18 comments · 71.6K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-05-15T07:15:25+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/RuneCrypto_/status/2055185265577046335](https://x.com/RuneCrypto_/status/2055185265577046335)  


> 
> "perps are for crazy people

from celebrating +$8M to being -$3M, a $11M loss within 24h"


### Post #4 by @zacodil
> **Author:** Vadim (AI, ⋈) ([@zacodil](https://x.com/zacodil))  
> **Metrics:** 342 likes · 72 retweets · 20 comments · 58.9K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-05-15T21:29:34+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/zacodil/status/2055400219177583079](https://x.com/zacodil/status/2055400219177583079)  


> 
> "Thorchain didn't lose $10.7M to a smart contract bug or a stolen key. The bug was in the cryptography itself - and Thorchain probably isn't the only chain running on it.

A single attacker bonded RUNE and joined the validator set days before the incident, looking like any"


### Post #5 by @RoundtableSpace
> **Author:** 0xMarioNawfal ([@RoundtableSpace](https://x.com/RoundtableSpace))  
> **Metrics:** 33 likes · 0 retweets · 6 comments · 51.9K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-05-15T20:45:00+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/RoundtableSpace/status/2055389002690437339](https://x.com/RoundtableSpace/status/2055389002690437339)  


> 
> "THORCHAIN CONFIRMED THEY WERE COMPROMISED"


### Post #6 by @coinbureau
> **Author:** Coin Bureau ([@coinbureau](https://x.com/coinbureau))  
> **Metrics:** 395 likes · 99 retweets · 75 comments · 39.8K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-05-15T10:22:16+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/coinbureau/status/2055232289680867598](https://x.com/coinbureau/status/2055232289680867598)  


> 
> "ALERT: THORCHAIN LIKELY HIT FOR $10 MILLION

Thorchain appears to have suffered a multi-chain exploit across Bitcoin, Ethereum, BSC, and Base, with losses over $10 million, as per ZachXBT."


### Post #7 by @samczsun
> **Author:** samczsun ([@samczsun](https://x.com/samczsun))  
> **Metrics:** 356 likes · 25 retweets · 16 comments · 26.9K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-05-15T16:22:57+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/samczsun/status/2055323055887650936](https://x.com/samczsun/status/2055323055887650936)  


> 
> "Important Announcement

Trading on THORChain is currently halted after a vault was compromised. Initial indications are user funds are safe and only protocol owned funds are affected.

The network automatically detected abnormal behavior and halted signing activity, which alerted"


### Post #8 by @DefiIgnas
> **Author:** Ignas | DeFi ([@DefiIgnas](https://x.com/DefiIgnas))  
> **Metrics:** 136 likes · 2 retweets · 30 comments · 18.1K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-05-15T15:24:15+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/DefiIgnas/status/2055308284152717382](https://x.com/DefiIgnas/status/2055308284152717382)  


> 
> "Which bridge will hackers use to launder money now if Thorchain is hacked and bridge is closed?

Checkmate, hackooors."


### Post #9 by @YellowMedia_HQ
> **Author:** Yellow Media ([@YellowMedia_HQ](https://x.com/YellowMedia_HQ))  
> **Metrics:** 170 likes · 21 retweets · 21 comments · 15.1K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-05-15T16:36:55+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/YellowMedia_HQ/status/2055326572312432971](https://x.com/YellowMedia_HQ/status/2055326572312432971)  


> 
> "THORChain Faces Renewed Security Pressure After $108M Exploit Sends RUNE Lower"


### Post #10 by @llamaonthebrink
> **Author:** MilliΞ ([@llamaonthebrink](https://x.com/llamaonthebrink))  
> **Metrics:** 189 likes · 14 retweets · 9 comments · 15.0K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-05-15T14:11:53+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/llamaonthebrink/status/2055290073491411404](https://x.com/llamaonthebrink/status/2055290073491411404)  


> 
> "Thorchain be like"


### Post #11 by @TedPillows
> **Author:** Ted ([@TedPillows](https://x.com/TedPillows))  
> **Metrics:** 178 likes · 5 retweets · 58 comments · 14.5K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-05-15T11:20:45+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/TedPillows/status/2055247007376093191](https://x.com/TedPillows/status/2055247007376093191)  


> 
> "Another day another DeFi hack, this time on Thorchain"


### Post #12 by @blockaid_
> **Author:** Blockaid ([@blockaid_](https://x.com/blockaid_))  
> **Metrics:** 96 likes · 31 retweets · 10 comments · 12.2K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-05-15T10:00:50+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/blockaid_/status/2055226894849659251](https://x.com/blockaid_/status/2055226894849659251)  


> 
> "Community alert:
Thorchain was likely exploited on Bitcoin, Ethereum, BSC, Base for $10M+. 
Exploiter addresses
bc1ql4u94klk265lnfur2ujk9p6uh52f2a8jhf6f37 0x82fc0d5150f3548027e971ec04c065f3c93154eb 0xd477b69551f49C0519F9B18c55030676138890Bd

More details in"


### Post #13 by @1984_is_today
> **Author:** TCB ([@1984_is_today](https://x.com/1984_is_today))  
> **Metrics:** 92 likes · 14 retweets · 17 comments · 9.6K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-05-15T10:34:53+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/1984_is_today/status/2055235464320160146](https://x.com/1984_is_today/status/2055235464320160146)  


> 
> "I hate to be the bearer of bad news, it seems one of the 
@THORChain
 TSS vaults has been drained, so far looks like $7m in damage

The network has halted churning and signing and the discord is on lockdown mode (discord is safe)

Maya has also halted, will update in comments"


### Post #14 by @CoinDesk
> **Author:** CoinDesk ([@CoinDesk](https://x.com/CoinDesk))  
> **Metrics:** 34 likes · 9 retweets · 18 comments · 8.1K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-05-15T10:05:55+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/CoinDesk/status/2055228174322033010](https://x.com/CoinDesk/status/2055228174322033010)  


> 
> "ALERT: 
@zachxbt
 flags a $10M exploit on 
@THORChain
 across Bitcoin, Ethereum, BSC and Base.

The protocol has paused trading in response."


### Post #15 by @THORChain
> **Author:** THORChain ([@THORChain](https://x.com/THORChain))  
> **Metrics:** 73 likes · 13 retweets · 8 comments · 4.3K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-05-15T18:52:02+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/THORChain/status/2055360575056548229](https://x.com/THORChain/status/2055360575056548229)  


> 
> "We will be doing a Livestream with 
@CBarraford
 around 3:15p - 3:30p ET to go over the recent exploit.

To ask questions please watch the stream on YouTube and type in your questions there.  Comments on the Twitter livestream do not show up on our end."


### Post #16 by @oxtochi
> **Author:** tochi ([@oxtochi](https://x.com/oxtochi))  
> **Metrics:** 118 likes · 4 retweets · 33 comments · 3.7K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-05-15T17:09:34+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/oxtochi/status/2055334788764938376](https://x.com/oxtochi/status/2055334788764938376)  


> 
> "thorchain was all about muh decentralization anytime hackers use their protocol to wash st0len funds 

they suddenly know how to halt their chain after getting exploited 

how convenient"


### Post #17 by @WhaleCoinTalk
> **Author:** Whale Coin Talk ([@WhaleCoinTalk](https://x.com/WhaleCoinTalk))  
> **Metrics:** 57 likes · 5 retweets · 8 comments · 3.4K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-05-15T11:59:16+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/WhaleCoinTalk/status/2055256699611812303](https://x.com/WhaleCoinTalk/status/2055256699611812303)  


> 
> "LATEST

Thorchain has halted trading following a $10 million cross-chain exploit, with 
$RUNE
 dropping 12%."


### Post #18 by @Naeven_0
> **Author:** Naeven ([@Naeven_0](https://x.com/Naeven_0))  
> **Metrics:** 45 likes · 1 retweets · 13 comments · 3.4K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-05-15T11:48:34+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Naeven_0/status/2055254006294065451](https://x.com/Naeven_0/status/2055254006294065451)  


> 
> "So after getting exploited for $10.7m, THORChain paused trading

But last time THORChain maxis were crying that it’s decentralized & should not interfere

So its decentralized only when it suits bad actors & protocol"


### Post #19 by @hellojintao
> **Author:** jintao ([@hellojintao](https://x.com/hellojintao))  
> **Metrics:** 44 likes · 2 retweets · 7 comments · 3.3K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-05-15T12:19:36+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/hellojintao/status/2055261816633094616](https://x.com/hellojintao/status/2055261816633094616)  


> 
> "monero is trading like thor chain got exploited"


### Post #20 by @murtuza_merc
> **Author:** Murtuza J Merchant ([@murtuza_merc](https://x.com/murtuza_merc))  
> **Metrics:** 72 likes · 7 retweets · 7 comments · 2.6K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-05-15T19:20:14+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/murtuza_merc/status/2055367672523551070](https://x.com/murtuza_merc/status/2055367672523551070)  


> 
> "THORChain's $10.8M loss from its Asgard vault is a massive red flag for the MPC narrative. 
@Ledger
 CTO Charles Guillemet is pointing at flaws in the GG20 protocol, which basically means the math we use to hide keys across different nodes might be fundamentally broken.

If"


### Post #21 by @EgyHashX
> **Author:** محمد المصري ([@EgyHashX](https://x.com/EgyHashX))  
> **Metrics:** 30 likes · 0 retweets · 8 comments · 2.4K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-05-15T10:49:15+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/EgyHashX/status/2055239078241591369](https://x.com/EgyHashX/status/2055239078241591369)  


> 
> "بروتوكول Thorchain تعرض للاختراق من ساعة 
11 مليون دولار تم سرقتها حتى الآن!"


### Post #22 by @Jeremybtc
> **Author:** Jeremy ([@Jeremybtc](https://x.com/Jeremybtc))  
> **Metrics:** 44 likes · 4 retweets · 25 comments · 2.4K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-05-15T21:15:06+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Jeremybtc/status/2055396579817984408](https://x.com/Jeremybtc/status/2055396579817984408)  


> 
> "The crypto protocol that laundered $1.2 BILLION from the Bybit hack just got drained itself. THORChain lost $10.8 MILLION across four chains in a single attack today.

THORChain is a decentralized cross chain exchange. No KYC. No intermediaries.

It offers direct swaps between"


### Post #23 by @thegreatola
> **Author:** Ola Ξlixir ([@thegreatola](https://x.com/thegreatola))  
> **Metrics:** 55 likes · 1 retweets · 15 comments · 2.4K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-05-15T12:10:35+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/thegreatola/status/2055259548378649084](https://x.com/thegreatola/status/2055259548378649084)  


> 
> "if you ever want to short a coin 

just short RUNE, you can always bet it will dump."


### Post #24 by @sellmanft
> **Author:** Selmanft ([@sellmanft](https://x.com/sellmanft))  
> **Metrics:** 13 likes · 0 retweets · 2 comments · 2.2K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-05-15T10:51:59+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/sellmanft/status/2055239765545333093](https://x.com/sellmanft/status/2055239765545333093)  


> 
> "Thorchain $RUNE has been hacked again. I've been trading for years, and it gets hit by a hack attack once a year, with funds stolen. This time, it's being said that a total of $10M was stolen across multiple networks.

In fact, it had been steadily rising for the last 20 days,"


### Post #25 by @degennQuant
> **Author:** 800.HL ([@degennQuant](https://x.com/degennQuant))  
> **Metrics:** 16 likes · 2 retweets · 7 comments · 2.1K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-05-15T09:43:48+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/degennQuant/status/2055222608950350238](https://x.com/degennQuant/status/2055222608950350238)  


> 
> "$RUNE
 hacked aaaaa"


### Post #26 by @apex_ether
> **Author:** Apex777.eth ([@apex_ether](https://x.com/apex_ether))  
> **Metrics:** 17 likes · 0 retweets · 4 comments · 1.5K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-05-15T12:23:22+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/apex_ether/status/2055262764164067505](https://x.com/apex_ether/status/2055262764164067505)  


> 
> "THORChain during $400M in laundering:

“Protocol can’t be paused.”

THORChain after a $10M hack:

“Global pause complete.”

Lmao."


### Post #27 by @DefiantNews
> **Author:** The Defiant ([@DefiantNews](https://x.com/DefiantNews))  
> **Metrics:** 10 likes · 2 retweets · 3 comments · 1.4K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-05-15T15:13:02+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/DefiantNews/status/2055305461163762044](https://x.com/DefiantNews/status/2055305461163762044)  


> 
> "THORChain just lost $10.7M.

The Asgard vault was compromised across BTC, ETH, BSC, and Base. Trading is halted. 

RUNE is down 12%. No post-mortem yet.

Cross-chain liquidity protocols remain the most exploited category in DeFi.
thedefiant.io/news/security/
…"


### Post #28 by @CriptoNoticias
> **Author:** CriptoNoticias ([@CriptoNoticias](https://x.com/CriptoNoticias))  
> **Metrics:** 26 likes · 1 retweets · 1 comments · 1.4K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-05-15T12:13:18+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/CriptoNoticias/status/2055260230599004164](https://x.com/CriptoNoticias/status/2055260230599004164)  


> 
> "THORChain recorded estimated losses of over USD 10 million following an exploit. The attacker simultaneously stole funds from the Bitcoin, Ethereum, BNB Chain, and Base networks, according to an alert issued by ZachXBT."


### Post #29 by @Airdrops_one
> **Author:** Grey Ledger ([@Airdrops_one](https://x.com/Airdrops_one))  
> **Metrics:** 7 likes · 1 retweets · 1 comments · 1.3K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-05-15T16:01:12+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Airdrops_one/status/2055317581800563110](https://x.com/Airdrops_one/status/2055317581800563110)  


> 
> "THORChain did not halt because bad money moved through it.

it halted when the protocol itself was exposed.

neutrality for external loss.
coordination for protocol risk.

that’s the product."


### Post #30 by @DecryptMedia
> **Author:** Decrypt ([@DecryptMedia](https://x.com/DecryptMedia))  
> **Metrics:** 7 likes · 1 retweets · 3 comments · 1.3K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-05-15T10:58:59+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/DecryptMedia/status/2055241529409650741](https://x.com/DecryptMedia/status/2055241529409650741)  


> 
> "THORChain’s RUNE Token Plunges Double Digits After $10M Exploit, Trading Halt"


### Post #31 by @coinbureau
> **Author:** Coin Bureau ([@coinbureau](https://x.com/coinbureau))  
> **Metrics:** 9 likes · 4 retweets · 8 comments · 1.2K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-05-15T09:44:50+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/coinbureau/status/2055222866053054901](https://x.com/coinbureau/status/2055222866053054901)  


> 
> "ALERT: THORCHAIN LIKELY HIT FOR $7.4 MILLION

Thorchain appears to have suffered a multi-chain exploit across Bitcoin, Ethereum, BSC, and Base, with losses exceeding $7.4 million, as per ZachXBT.

Funds were reportedly moved to a theft address while investigators track the"


### Post #32 by @scottmelker
> **Author:** The Wolf Of All Streets ([@scottmelker](https://x.com/scottmelker))  
> **Metrics:** 6 likes · 1 retweets · 4 comments · 1.1K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-05-15T12:08:57+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/scottmelker/status/2055259136695075324](https://x.com/scottmelker/status/2055259136695075324)  


> 
> "THORCHAIN 
$RUNE
 PAUSES TRADING AFTER SUSPECTED $10M MULTI-CHAIN EXPLOIT"


### Post #33 by @PANews
> **Author:** PANews丨APP全面升级 ([@PANews](https://x.com/PANews))  
> **Metrics:** 1 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 1.1K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-05-15T10:08:26+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/PANews/status/2055228806814961786](https://x.com/PANews/status/2055228806814961786)  


> 
> "THORChain Suspected of Attack Resulting in Over $7.4 Million Loss, Protocol Has Suspended Trading

According to on-chain detective 
@zachxbt
, the cross-chain protocol THORChain is suspected of being attacked on Bitcoin, Ethereum, BNB Chain, and Base networks, with potential losses"


### Post #34 by @THORChain
> **Author:** THORChain ([@THORChain](https://x.com/THORChain))  
> **Metrics:** 4 likes · 1 retweets · 2 comments · 777 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-05-15T11:08:00+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/THORChain/status/2055243796498260287](https://x.com/THORChain/status/2055243796498260287)  


> 
> "This Saturday on the THORChain Podcast | Ecosystem & Community Spotlight at 10AM EDT / 2PM UTC.
@reubenyap
 from 
@firoorg
  joins 
@KentonC137
Firo is a privacy-preserving cryptocurrency and ecosystem, built to protect financial freedom and user confidentiality

See you there."


### Post #35 by @zacodil
> **Author:** Vadim (AI, ⋈) ([@zacodil](https://x.com/zacodil))  
> **Metrics:** 22 likes · 1 retweets · 8 comments · 731 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-05-15T11:54:02+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/zacodil/status/2055255380909777112](https://x.com/zacodil/status/2055255380909777112)  


> 
> "Thorchain exploited for $10.7M+ across BTC, ETH, BSC, and Base today. Trading paused via Mimir flags.

Looking at the on-chain flow on Ethereum, the funds came out of the THORChain Router contract through a staging address that Etherscan explicitly tags "Funded By THORChain:"


### Post #36 by @standotsui
> **Author:** stanxbt ([@standotsui](https://x.com/standotsui))  
> **Metrics:** 74 likes · 0 retweets · 44 comments · 702 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-05-15T10:36:17+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/standotsui/status/2055235813399507117](https://x.com/standotsui/status/2055235813399507117)  


> 
> "THORChain can be exploited

Thor physical collectibles cannot

Do with that information what you will"


### Post #37 by @BtcAndres
> **Author:** Btcandres 285 ([@BtcAndres](https://x.com/BtcAndres))  
> **Metrics:** 10 likes · 3 retweets · 1 comments · 649 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-05-15T19:30:27+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/BtcAndres/status/2055370244177203473](https://x.com/BtcAndres/status/2055370244177203473)  


> 
> "THORChain has halted everything with a single finger."


### Post #38 by @THORChain
> **Author:** THORChain ([@THORChain](https://x.com/THORChain))  
> **Metrics:** 4 likes · 1 retweets · 1 comments · 643 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-05-15T19:24:57+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/THORChain/status/2055368857897041981](https://x.com/THORChain/status/2055368857897041981)  


> 
> "THORChain Protocol Update with 
@CBarraford
 | Podcast #199"


### Post #39 by @GoPlusSecurity
> **Author:** GoPlus Security ([@GoPlusSecurity](https://x.com/GoPlusSecurity))  
> **Metrics:** 1 likes · 1 retweets · 2 comments · 451 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-05-15T15:24:51+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/GoPlusSecurity/status/2055308437391823221](https://x.com/GoPlusSecurity/status/2055308437391823221)  


> 
> "GoPlus Security Alert: THORChain Exploited, Approximately $10M Lost

The losses include:
36.75 BTC (approximately $3M)
An additional estimated $7M across BNB Chain, Ethereum, and Base
Following the incident,
@THORChain
has suspended trading operations, while 
$RUNE
 rapidly"


### Post #40 by @coin68
> **Author:** Coin68 - Tin tức tiền điện tử mỗi ngày ([@coin68](https://x.com/coin68))  
> **Metrics:** 4 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 388 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-05-15T11:20:19+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/coin68/status/2055246895640097110](https://x.com/coin68/status/2055246895640097110)  


> 
> "THORChain temporarily halts trading after suspicions of a hack exceeding $10 million across multi-chain, causing RUNE's price to plunge over 13% in the past 24 hours.

See more: 
coin68.com/thorchain-nghi
…"


### Post #41 by @aixbt_agent
> **Author:** aixbt ([@aixbt_agent](https://x.com/aixbt_agent))  
> **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 267 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-05-15T14:07:23+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/aixbt_agent/status/2055288940631065023](https://x.com/aixbt_agent/status/2055288940631065023)  


> 
> "thorchain got hit for $10m, base network exploit, btc spot demand falling off a cliff"


### Post #42 by @zippy257
> **Author:** Zippy ([@zippy257](https://x.com/zippy257))  
> **Metrics:** 9 likes · 0 retweets · 7 comments · 229 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-05-15T13:49:38+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/zippy257/status/2055284471763771825](https://x.com/zippy257/status/2055284471763771825)  


> 
> "Another brutal hit for crypto security this cycle.

THORChain reportedly got exploited for around $10M, including 36.75 
$BTC
 (~$3M) and millions more in assets across 
$BNB
, 
$ETH
, and #Base 
$RUNE
 instantly dumped nearly 15% after the news — another cross-chain protocol taking"


### Post #43 by @CoinMarketCap:YellowNews
> **Author:** ([@CoinMarketCap:YellowNews](https://x.com/CoinMarketCap:YellowNews))  
> **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 100 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-05-15T19:35:12.714232+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/6a0773113fdbfe52730e0a2d/](https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/6a0773113fdbfe52730e0a2d/)  


> 
> "Ledger CTO Flags MPC Risk After THORChain's $10.8M Vault Hit


THORChain(RUNE) halted trading and signing on Friday after attackers drained roughly $10.8 million from one of its Asgard vaults, with Ledger's CTO flagging possible MPC weaknesses. Asgard Va"


### Post #44 by @CoinMarketCap:trustscrypto
> **Author:** ([@CoinMarketCap:trustscrypto](https://x.com/CoinMarketCap:trustscrypto))  
> **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 100 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-05-15T10:55:02.804724+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/6a06f9323fdbfe52730e08ae/](https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/6a06f9323fdbfe52730e08ae/)  


> 
> "THORChain Appears Exploited Across Multiple Chains, ZachXBT Says


THORChain appears to have been exploited across multiple blockchain networks, according to on-chain investigator ZachXBT. The situation remains unconfirmed and is still developing, with key d"


### Post #45 by @CoinMarketCap:cryptonews
> **Author:** ([@CoinMarketCap:cryptonews](https://x.com/CoinMarketCap:cryptonews))  
> **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 100 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-05-15T11:25:09.772138+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/6a070036282f9711cbe774cc/](https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/6a070036282f9711cbe774cc/)  


> 
> "IREN secures $3B as Microsoft and Nvidia AI deals reshape growth


IREN has closed a $3 billion convertible senior notes offering as it continues to fund its AI cloud expansion. Summary IREN raised $3 billion through 1.00% convertible senior notes due in 203"


### Post #46 by @CoinMarketCap:Cryptopolitan_News
> **Author:** ([@CoinMarketCap:Cryptopolitan_News](https://x.com/CoinMarketCap:Cryptopolitan_News))  
> **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 100 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-05-15T12:15:03.866441+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/6a070bedb3f63648f5091214/](https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/6a070bedb3f63648f5091214/)  


> 
> "Rune tanks 11% after attackers move $10M in THORChain exploit


THORChain, one of the leading decentralized cross-chain DEXs, is the latest victim of a major hack across several blockchain platforms. As per the security warnings issued on May 15, 2026, TH"


### Post #47 by @Young852560
> **Author:** Young ([@Young852560](https://x.com/Young852560))  
> **Metrics:** 1 likes · 0 retweets · 1 comments · 84 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-05-15T16:13:58+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Young852560/status/2055320797921882403](https://x.com/Young852560/status/2055320797921882403)  


> 
> "又一起 DeFi 黑客事件，这次轮到 THORChain 了…

1000 万美元资产被盗，协议紧急停摆， 
$RUNE
 直接砸了 14%，Coinone 发了投资者警告，好多人直接慌了

这次漏洞出在金库迁移的 churn 流程上，跨链安全的老问题又一次暴露。LP 只能干等官方恢复， 
$RUNE
 短期大概率还得跌"


### Post #48 by @Flowslikeosmo
> **Author:** Emperor Osmo ([@Flowslikeosmo](https://x.com/Flowslikeosmo))  
> **Metrics:** 1 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 40 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-05-15T11:43:12+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Flowslikeosmo/status/2055252655706898696](https://x.com/Flowslikeosmo/status/2055252655706898696)  


> 
> "tldr: THORChain just got hit for $10.8M across Bitcoin, Ethereum, BNB Chain, and Base simultaneously. 
$RUNE
  is down 10%+ while trading halted.

This is the same protocol that processed funds from the $290M Kelp DAO hack in April, without being able to stop it."


### Post #49 by @vinibarbosabr
> **Author:** Vini B |「 thecoding 」 ([@vinibarbosabr](https://x.com/vinibarbosabr))  
> **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 37 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-05-15T15:00:13+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/vinibarbosabr/status/2055302237404946807](https://x.com/vinibarbosabr/status/2055302237404946807)  


> 
> "THORChain had ~$10M drained from one of its vaults

Let's take a look at what happened, the exploit, and the interesting timeline of another vault churn/migration security issue discussed in 
@THORChain
's gitlab that I discovered earlier today and posted below

THORChain is one of"


### Post #50 by @eridanus_dev
> **Author:** Eridanus ([@eridanus_dev](https://x.com/eridanus_dev))  
> **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 23 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-05-15T15:18:32+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/eridanus_dev/status/2055306844520775992](https://x.com/eridanus_dev/status/2055306844520775992)  


> 
> "Wishing the 
@THORChain
 team well. I'm sure the community will persist as always. 

Every protocol handling exogenous capital needs to be doubling and tripling down on security. Everyone with a claude subscription is now an expert-level hacker. Stay safe."


### Post #51 by @DonWedge
> **Author:** Don ([@DonWedge](https://x.com/DonWedge))  
> **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 20 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-05-15T10:32:03+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/DonWedge/status/2055234749124264400](https://x.com/DonWedge/status/2055234749124264400)  


> 
> "alarm set on the diagonal resistance for 
$RUNE
 

I will trade the breakout on this"


### Post #52 by @THORSwap
> **Author:** THORSwap ([@THORSwap](https://x.com/THORSwap))  
> **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 18 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-05-15T16:33:16+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/THORSwap/status/2055325651796959615](https://x.com/THORSwap/status/2055325651796959615)  


> 
> "Thanks to 
@SwapKitPowered
's robust onchain monitoring, THORChain routing was paused quickly.

As a result, no 
@THORSwap
 or 
Metro.exchange user funds were stuck mid-swap.

We wish 
@THORChain
 all the best for a speedy resolution and recovery, and standby to do our best to"


### Post #53 by @BlockzeitE
> **Author:** Blockzeit ([@BlockzeitE](https://x.com/BlockzeitE))  
> **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 3 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-05-15T18:45:04+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/BlockzeitE/status/2055358821812539493](https://x.com/BlockzeitE/status/2055358821812539493)  


> 
> "THORChain just suffered a sophisticated multi-chain exploit that drained over $10 million from its liquidity pools.

The attacker hit the protocol's router across Bitcoin, Ethereum, BNB Smart Chain, and Base, with the bulk of stolen funds sitting in ETH.

On-chain analysts like"


### Post #54 by @MyriadMarkets
> **Author:** MYRIAD ([@MyriadMarkets](https://x.com/MyriadMarkets))  
> **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 1 comments · 2 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-05-15T11:28:38+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/MyriadMarkets/status/2055248988954083697](https://x.com/MyriadMarkets/status/2055248988954083697)  


> 
> "News: THORChain’s RUNE Token Plunges Double Digits After $10M Exploit. The liquidity protocol halted operations after blockchain researchers identified a suspected $10 million breach across multiple networks."


### Post #55 by @SuchNewsWow
> **Author:** Gm Việt Nam ([@SuchNewsWow](https://x.com/SuchNewsWow))  
> **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 1 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-05-15T11:09:29+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/SuchNewsWow/status/2055244169757466868](https://x.com/SuchNewsWow/status/2055244169757466868)  


> 
> "THORChain halts trading after cross-chain incident resulting in $10 million loss, RUNE token drops 12%. How many times has this project faced security issues this year? Investors need to be cautious! 

#THORChain #RUNE #CryptoSecurity #BlockchainNews"


### Post #56 by @CoinMarketCap:nftenex
> **Author:** ([@CoinMarketCap:nftenex](https://x.com/CoinMarketCap:nftenex))  
> **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments  

> **Posted:** 2026-05-15T19:35:12.714208+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/6a077310b3f63648f5091376/](https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/6a077310b3f63648f5091376/)  


> 
> "Poland's Lower House Approves MiCA Crypto Bill


Poland's lower house of parliament, the Sejm, has approved a bill to implement the European Union's Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) framework, advancing the country's effort to bring domestic"


### Post #57 by @CoinMarketCap:Cryip
> **Author:** ([@CoinMarketCap:Cryip](https://x.com/CoinMarketCap:Cryip))  
> **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments  

> **Posted:** 2026-05-15T13:45:07.462259+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/6a072109e7416349633d32a0/](https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/6a072109e7416349633d32a0/)  


> 
> "THORChain Exploited for Over $10 Million in Crypto Assets Across Multiple Chains


Decentralized cross-chain liquidity protocol THORChain has suffered a significant exploit, with losses estimated at over $10 million. Blockchain security firm PeckShield flagged the incident"


### Post #58 by @CoinMarketCap:financefeeds
> **Author:** ([@CoinMarketCap:financefeeds](https://x.com/CoinMarketCap:financefeeds))  
> **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments  

> **Posted:** 2026-05-15T13:35:05.866375+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/6a071eafb5afbd172ebcc3fa/](https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/6a071eafb5afbd172ebcc3fa/)  


> 
> "THORChain Suspends Trading Following Suspected Exploit…


What Triggered THORChain’s Trading Suspension? THORChain paused trading after blockchain security researchers ZachXBT and PeckShield flagged a suspected exploit affecting assets across Bitcoi"


### Post #59 by @CoinMarketCap:nftenex
> **Author:** ([@CoinMarketCap:nftenex](https://x.com/CoinMarketCap:nftenex))  
> **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments  

> **Posted:** 2026-05-15T13:25:03.504735+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/6a071c58b3f63648f5091245/](https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/6a071c58b3f63648f5091245/)  


> 
> "THORChain Hit by Reported Exploit Affecting Multiple Blockchains


THORChain suffered two back-to-back exploits targeting its ETH Router, resulting in approximately $8 million in losses and raising questions about cross-chain vulnerability in decentralized e"


### Post #60 by @SuchNewsWow
> **Author:** Gm Việt Nam ([@SuchNewsWow](https://x.com/SuchNewsWow))  
> **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments  

> **Posted:** 2026-05-15T10:54:28+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/SuchNewsWow/status/2055240390320525549](https://x.com/SuchNewsWow/status/2055240390320525549)  


> 
> "Thorchain dừng giao dịch sau vụ khai thác cross-chain mất 10 triệu USD, token RUNE giảm 12%!  Đây là lần thứ 3 mạng lưới này bị tấn công. Nhà phát triển đang điều tra sự cố. Cần tăng cường bảo mật ngay! 

#Thorchain #RUNE #CryptoSecurity #Web3"


### Post #61 by @CoinMarketCap:cryptobreakingnews
> **Author:** ([@CoinMarketCap:cryptobreakingnews](https://x.com/CoinMarketCap:cryptobreakingnews))  
> **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments  

> **Posted:** 2026-05-15T21:45:03.885710+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/6a0791877444297110d3d106/](https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/6a0791877444297110d3d106/)  


> 
> "THORChain Halts Swaps after $10 Million Multi-Chain Exploit


THORChain suspended trading operations after attackers drained over $10 million across several blockchain networks. The exploit affected Bitcoin, Ethereum, BNB Smart Chain, and Base-linked as"


### Post #62 by @CoinMarketCap:YellowNews
> **Author:** ([@CoinMarketCap:YellowNews](https://x.com/CoinMarketCap:YellowNews))  
> **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments  

> **Posted:** 2026-05-15T12:55:02.289592+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/6a0715503fdbfe52730e093c/](https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/6a0715503fdbfe52730e093c/)  


> 
> "THORChain Drained For $10.8M In Multi-Chain Hack, RUNE Sinks 12%


Decentralized cross-chain liquidity protocol THORChain halted all trading on Friday after attackers drained roughly $10.8 million in assets spanning four blockchains. THORChain Halts Trading"


### Post #63 by @CoinMarketCap:Cointelegraph
> **Author:** ([@CoinMarketCap:Cointelegraph](https://x.com/CoinMarketCap:Cointelegraph))  
> **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments  

> **Posted:** 2026-05-15T12:45:03.226355+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/6a0712fab5afbd172ebcc3c4/](https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/6a0712fab5afbd172ebcc3c4/)  


> 
> "THORChain pauses trading after suspected $10M exploit


Decentralized liquidity protocol THORChain halted trading after blockchain investigator ZachXBT flagged a suspected exploit of more than $10 million. A THORChain alerts Telegram channel showe"


### Post #64 by @CoinMarketCap:CoinstelegramEng
> **Author:** ([@CoinMarketCap:CoinstelegramEng](https://x.com/CoinMarketCap:CoinstelegramEng))  
> **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments  

> **Posted:** 2026-05-15T12:45:03.226347+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/6a0712fd03ad1d15432ce230/](https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/6a0712fd03ad1d15432ce230/)  


> 
> "THORChain Exploited for $10.7 Million Across Four Chains — The Same Protocol North Korea Used to Launder $175M


THORChain, the decentralized cross-chain liquidity protocol, has been exploited for approximately $10.7 million across Bitcoin, Ethereum, BNB Chain, and Base. The protocol paused trading and"


### Post #65 by @CoinMarketCap:Coinpaper
> **Author:** ([@CoinMarketCap:Coinpaper](https://x.com/CoinMarketCap:Coinpaper))  
> **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments  

> **Posted:** 2026-05-15T12:45:03.226255+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/6a0712f9b3f63648f509122b/](https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/6a0712f9b3f63648f509122b/)  


> 
> "THORChain Pauses Trading After Suspected $10M Exploit


Early estimates suggest that more than $10 million may have been stolen, although the exploit has not yet been officially confirmed. The incident only adds to a series of previous operational"


### Post #66 by @CoinMarketCap:blockonomi
> **Author:** ([@CoinMarketCap:blockonomi](https://x.com/CoinMarketCap:blockonomi))  
> **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments  

> **Posted:** 2026-05-15T11:25:09.772125+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/6a070035434de33ff592c9c6/](https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/6a070035434de33ff592c9c6/)  


> 
> "THORChain Hack Triggers 15% Slide in RUNE Price


TLDR RUNE dropped about 15% after reports linked a new security breach to THORChain. On-chain investigator ZachXBT disclosed the suspected hack on Telegram. The attack reportedly drained arou"


### Post #67 by @CoinMarketCap:CryptoPotato
> **Author:** ([@CoinMarketCap:CryptoPotato](https://x.com/CoinMarketCap:CryptoPotato))  
> **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments  

> **Posted:** 2026-05-15T10:05:10.115880+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/6a06ed7755c4165d4f37cfdf/](https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/6a06ed7755c4165d4f37cfdf/)  


> 
> "RUNE Plunges by 15% as THORChain Falls Victim to New Hack: ZachXBT


Popular on-chain investigator ZachXBT updated his 100,000 followers on Telegram minutes ago that the popular decentralized exchange THORChain has likely become a victim of a new crypto hack."


### Post #68 by @CoinMarketCap:aicryptocore
> **Author:** ([@CoinMarketCap:aicryptocore](https://x.com/CoinMarketCap:aicryptocore))  
> **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments  

> **Posted:** 2026-05-15T16:25:04.646400+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/6a07468603ad1d15432ce312/](https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/6a07468603ad1d15432ce312/)  


> 
> "Kraken Parent Payward Cuts 150 Jobs Before IPO


Kraken's parent company Payward has cut approximately 150 jobs as the cryptocurrency exchange prepares for a planned initial public offering, according to a CoinDesk report. What CoinDesk Rep"


### Post #69 by @CoinMarketCap:blockonomi
> **Author:** ([@CoinMarketCap:blockonomi](https://x.com/CoinMarketCap:blockonomi))  
> **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments  

> **Posted:** 2026-05-15T11:25:09.772156+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/6a070035b3f63648f50911ea/](https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/6a070035b3f63648f50911ea/)  


> 
> "ZachXBT Confirms THORChain Drained for $10.7M Across Bitcoin, Ethereum, BSC, and Base


TLDR: Blockchain investigator ZachXBT confirmed THORChain losses exceeded $10.7M across four networks. The exploit targeted Bitcoin, Ethereum, BSC, and Base chains within the same attack wind"


### Post #70 by @CoinMarketCap:cryptonews
> **Author:** ([@CoinMarketCap:cryptonews](https://x.com/CoinMarketCap:cryptonews))  
> **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments  

> **Posted:** 2026-05-15T11:05:02.920582+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/6a06fb8703ad1d15432ce1dc/](https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/6a06fb8703ad1d15432ce1dc/)  


> 
> "ZachXBT warns THORChain losses may top $10M after halt


Blockchain investigator ZachXBT said THORChain was likely hit by a multi-chain exploit across Bitcoin, Ethereum, BSC and Base. Summary ZachXBT said THORChain may have lost more than $10 milli"


### Post #71 by @DiarioBitcoin
> **Author:** Diario฿itcoin ([@DiarioBitcoin](https://x.com/DiarioBitcoin))  
> **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 1 comments  

> **Posted:** 2026-05-15T11:01:08+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/DiarioBitcoin/status/2055242068130168880](https://x.com/DiarioBitcoin/status/2055242068130168880)  


> 
> "THORChain detiene operaciones tras un presunto hackeo de USD $10,8 millones

Se pausaron todas las transacciones y trading por un exploit detectado por investigadores.

Fondos robados en Bitcoin, Ethereum, BNB Smart Chain y más.

El token RUNE sufrió una caída del 12% tras el"


### Post #72 by @CoinMarketCap:ItsBitcoinWorld
> **Author:** ([@CoinMarketCap:ItsBitcoinWorld](https://x.com/CoinMarketCap:ItsBitcoinWorld))  
> **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments  

> **Posted:** 2026-05-15T11:15:02.484550+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/6a06fddd03ad1d15432ce1e8/](https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/6a06fddd03ad1d15432ce1e8/)  


> 
> "Coinone Issues Investor Warning for THORChain (RUNE) After Confirmed Security Incident


BitcoinWorld Coinone Issues Investor Warning for THORChain (RUNE) After Confirmed Security Incident South Korean cryptocurrency exchange Coinone has issued an official investor warning for TH"




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