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Bitget suspends withdrawals after hackers take US$352 million
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Fusion42 · 25 September 2026 · Fusion42 review
Crypto exchange Bitget suspended withdrawals after hackers stole approximately US$352 million from its wallets, with the loss covered by its User Protection Fund. The attack highlights rising cybersecurity risks in crypto centralized exchanges as digital assets face growing threats.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Fintech, and 6 sources have reported it between 24 Sep 2026 and 1 Oct 2026.
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You face a sharp rise in scrutiny over crypto security after Bitget’s $352m hack exposed major vulnerabilities and triggered a withdrawal freeze. Prepare for tighter rules and customer trust challenges that will reshape how you secure and insure digital assets.
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6 sources · first reported 24 Sep 2026 · latest 1 Oct 2026
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