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Bitget CEO suspects North Korea behind $352M hack, citing IP clues

Published

25 September 2026

Topic

regulatory

◆ Sectors

Crypto & Web3

◆ Geography

North Korea

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Fusion42 · 25 September 2026 · Fusion42 review

Bitget experienced a $351.6 million hack suspected to be linked to North Korean hackers based on IP addresses and VPN usage patterns. The exchange is investigating the breach's extent and working with partners to recover some stolen funds, with withdrawals currently suspended.

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.

◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway

Your crypto platform's security model just became a target in real-world geopolitical conflict. You must urgently reassess wallet infrastructure and partnerships to shield assets from state-sponsored cyber theft.

◆ Coverage

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

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