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Bitget loses $351.6 million in suspected North Korean crypto hack
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Fusion42 · 26 September 2026 · Fusion42 review
Cryptocurrency exchange Bitget suffered a $351.6 million hack linked to North Korean hacker groups, affecting multiple blockchain networks and assets. Bitget suspended withdrawals temporarily and is covering losses from its User Protection Fund while investigating with cybersecurity firms and law enforcement.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Crypto & Web3, and 7 sources have reported it between 25 Sep 2026 and 26 Sep 2026.
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You must tighten backend wallet controls and review your blockchain security stance immediately or risk a costly breach like Bitget’s. Your user trust depends on preventing spoofed transaction attacks that North Korean hackers are exploiting now.
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7 sources · first reported 25 Sep 2026 · latest 26 Sep 2026
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