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North Korea Suspected in $351 Million Bitget Crypto Heist

Published

25 September 2026

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regulatory

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Crypto & Web3Cybersecurity

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North Korea

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Fusion42 · 26 September 2026 · Fusion42 review

North Korea is suspected of orchestrating a $351 million cryptocurrency heist targeting Bitget, highlighting the ongoing risks of nation-state cyber theft in the crypto sector.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Crypto & Web3 and Cybersecurity, and 7 sources have reported it between 25 Sep 2026 and 26 Sep 2026.

◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway

You face a growing threat from state-backed hackers targeting cryptocurrency platforms. Secure your infrastructure now to avoid becoming the next Bitget.

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7 sources · first reported 25 Sep 2026 · latest 26 Sep 2026

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