NEAR Intents Hacker Returns $3.8M After 48-Hour Deadline

Hacker returned $3.8 million after a 48-hour recovery deadline. A smart contract bug enabled the exploit on BNB Chain USDT. NEAR Intents recovered funds and restored most affected services. A tense 48-hour period has ended with an unexpected outcome for NEAR Intents. Roughly $3.8 million stolen during an October 1 exploit has been returned in full. The recovery followed intense blockchain tracking, public negotiations, and cooperation…