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Avici Solana Neobank Exploit Drains Over $1M; Attacker Wallet Still Active at Publication

The Defiant · Aug 28, 2026 3:05 PM EDT

An attacker exploited Avici, a Solana-based neobank, draining over $1 million from user accounts in a live attack that was still ongoing at press time. The attacker's wallet held more than 10,000 SOL at the time of reporting, and Avici's public response lagged the initial drain transactions by nearly two hours. The incident points to weaknesses in card-linked balance infrastructure built on Solana.

Armada's crypto desk accepts SOL as collateral, making any event that damages SOL's market credibility or triggers forced selling directly relevant to haircut adequacy and collateral value. While Avici is not a direct counterparty, exploit events on Solana-native infrastructure historically pressure SOL spot prices and heighten risk-off sentiment among institutional holders. Armada should verify that no custodied SOL is connected to affected protocols and be prepared to reassess LTV ratios if spot prices deteriorate.

Suggested action Monitor SOL spot price and network sentiment; confirm no Fireblocks-custodied SOL collateral is exposed to Avici or related protocols.
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