Bitget’s $351.6 million hack pushes September crypto losses to 2026 high
Bitget has suspended withdrawals after unauthorized transfers drained about $351.6 million from a limited number of its hot and warm wallets. The crypto exchange detected the transfers at 18:31 UTC on Sept. 24 and activated its emergency response procedures within minutes, Chief Executive Officer Gracy Chen said. Bitget’s cold wallets and most assets held on […] The post Bitget’s $351.6 million hack pushes September crypto losses to 2026 high appeared first on CryptoSlate.
Key Takeaways
- Bitget has suspended withdrawals after unauthorized transfers drained about $351.6 million from a limited number of its hot and warm wallets.
- The crypto exchange detected the transfers at 18:31 UTC on Sept.
- 24 and activated its emergency response procedures within minutes, Chief Executive Officer Gracy Chen said.
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