Truebit Protocol Exploit on January 7, 2026 Drains 8,535 ETH; TRU Price Crashes

On January 7, 2026, Ethereum-based Truebit reported an exploit that drained 8,535 ETH, worth about $26.6 million. The team advised users to avoid the compromised "Purchase" contract and said law enforcement is involved. The incident coincided with a sharp collapse in the TRU token's value.