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Crypto exchange Bitget loses USD 350 million in hack, pauses customer withdrawals
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Fusion42 · 30 September 2026 · Fusion42 review
Crypto exchange Bitget suffered a hack resulting in the loss of approximately USD 351.6 million, leading the company to suspend customer withdrawals temporarily. Despite the breach, Bitget has assured that all user funds remain safe and covered the loss using its own internal funds.
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Your crypto exchange now faces heightened scrutiny as Bitget’s hack shows customers expect fund safety even during breaches. Tighten your withdrawal controls and fund protections now or risk losing client trust.
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