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Bitget Confirms $351.6M Hot Wallet Breach And Pauses Withdrawals
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Fusion42 · 26 September 2026 · Fusion42 review
Bitget confirmed a $351.6 million breach in parts of its hot and warm wallets, pausing withdrawals while the incident is investigated. The loss is covered by its $464 million User Protection Fund, with customer balances and cold wallets remaining secure.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Crypto & Web3, and 6 sources have reported it between 24 Sep 2026 and 1 Oct 2026.
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A $351.6 million crypto theft has exposed gaps in exchange security and paused withdrawals, throwing a spotlight on exchange custody risks. You must reassess how your platform defends against wallet breaches and prepare for tighter regulatory scrutiny on crypto funds.
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6 sources · first reported 24 Sep 2026 · latest 1 Oct 2026
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