UXLink, the Web 3 social network, saw the attacker begin moving stolen assets, according to on‑chain investigator Specter, marking a new phase in the September 2025 exploit that has drawn attention from investors and crypto analysts.
Asset Relocation and Laundering Tactics
The perpetrator swapped seized DAI stablecoins for Ethereum and subsequently funneled approximately $8.1 million worth of ETH into the Tornado Cash mixer. Specter identified 46 individual deposits, each of 100 ETH, designed to blur the blockchain trail.
Scale of the Theft and Remaining Funds
Overall, the laundering operation has processed $19.1 million of the compromised assets, yet the exploiter still commands about $16 million, indicating the possibility of further crypto transfers. This lingering sum keeps the market on alert as authorities continue to trace the movements.
Origins of the Exploit and Market Consequences
In September 2025, the attacker extracted more