ZetaChain Halts Cross-Chain Activity After Contract Attack

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Sohrab Khawas

April 28, 2026

ZetaChain Halts Cross-Chain Activity After Contract Attack

ZetaChain has paused cross-chain transactions after an attack targeted its GatewayEVM contract, a core component used for cross-chain transfers. The exploit only affected internal team wallets, with no user funds compromised, as the team quickly identified and blocked the attack vector. As a precaution, all cross-chain activity remains halted while investigations continue, with no further losses expected. ZetaChain has confirmed it will release a detailed post-mortem, highlighting the cause of the attack and steps taken to strengthen security going forward.

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Sohrab Khawas

Sohrab is a passionate cryptocurrency news writer with over five years of experience covering the industry. He keeps a keen interest in blockchain technology and its potential to revolutionize finance. Whether he's trading or writing, Sohrab always keeps his finger on the pulse of the crypto world, using his expertise to deliver informative and engaging articles that educate and inspire. When he's not analyzing the markets, Sohrab indulges in his hobbies of graphic design, minimal design or listening to his favorite hip-hop tunes.

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