Israel Extradites Suspect in Nomad Attack Case
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On October 31, 2026, Israel transferred Alexander Block to U.S. prosecutors to pursue criminal charges alleging that he used a vulnerability in the Nomad cross-chain bridge to divert $2.8 million. Previously, Israel’s Supreme Court ruled that operations permitted by a smart contract cannot constitute a defense against withdrawing funds by exploiting a vulnerability, and that public blockchain transactions do not preclude money laundering. The vulnerability subsequently triggered users to scramble to withdraw funds, and more than $186 million in the Nomad wallet was almost completely drained.
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- CryptopolitanIsrael extradites Nomad cross-chain bridge attack suspect Alexander Block after rejecting the “code is law” defense
Israel has handed Alexander Block over to US prosecutors to face criminal charges for allegedly exploiting a vulnerability in the Nomad cross-chain bridge to transfer $2.8 million. Israel’s Supreme Court ruled that operations permitted by a smart contract do not constitute a defense against withdrawing funds by exploiting a vulnerability, and that public blockchain transactions do not preclude money laundering. The vulnerability subsequently triggered a rush by users to withdraw funds, leaving more than $186 million in the Nomad wallet nearly depleted.
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