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At 18:31 UTC on September 24, 2026, Bitget’s security systems identified unauthorized transfers involving a limited number of hot wallets.
Our security team immediately activated emergency response procedures and began a full investigation.
Based on our current assessment, approximately $351.6 million in assets were affected. Bitget’s cold wallets and the overwhelming majority of platform assets remain secure and unaffected.
Most importantly, user funds remain protected.
The incident falls within the coverage of Bitget’s User Protection Fund, which currently holds more than $464 million.
Customer account balances remain accurate, and deposits and trading continue to operate normally.
As a precaution, withdrawals have been temporarily suspended while our teams complete a comprehensive security review.
We have identified and flagged the relevant transfer addresses and have formally engaged law enforcement agencies and leading on-chain security partners.
We are working around the clock to restore withdrawal services as soon as it is safe to do so.
Bitget will provide further updates through our official channels.
We will not speculate on the attack vector while the investigation remains ongoing. Our focus is on protecting users, securing all systems, and delivering complete transparency throughout this process.
[SECURITY NOTICE] Bitget Hot Wallet Incident — September 24, 2026
At 18:31 UTC on September 24, 2026, Bitget's security systems detected unauthorized transfers from some of our hot wallets. Our security team activated emergency response protocols immediately.
What we have confirmed:
-Estimated funds affected: approximately $351.6 million
-Cold wallets remain fully secure. Bitget operates a three-tier wallet architecture — the breach contained only a portion of the hot wallet and warm wallet layers.
-User funds are safe. The full amount of this loss falls within the coverage of Bitget's User Protection Fund, which currently holds over $464 million
Actions we have taken:
-Emergency response team activated within minutes of detection
-Abnormal transfer addresses identified, flagged, and reported
-Withdrawals temporarily suspended as a precautionary measure, pending security review
-Law enforcement and on-chain security firms have been formally notified and are engaged
What this means for you:
-Your account balances are accurate and your assets are protected
-Deposits and trading remain fully operational
Withdrawals are temporarily paused and will be restored as soon as the security review is complete
-What comes next: We will provide updates on an hourly basis across this channel and all official platforms. A full incident report — including root cause analysis and corrective actions — will be published within 24 hours. We will not speculate on the attack vector until the investigation is complete.
Bitget has navigated multiple market cycles. We will not run from this. Every dollar and every decision will be accounted for, transparently and in full.
Updates will be posted here and across all official Bitget channels as they become available.
— Gracy Chen, CEO, Bitget
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JUST IN: Bitget crypto exchange confirms over $350,000,000 stolen following major hack.
Le Monde: "French President Emmanuel Macron said on Thursday [that] France would send 'military means' to help protect the key Saudi port of Yanbu for oil exports following attacks by Yemen's Houthis. 'We are going to send military assets, meaning soldiers, radars, and defense systems to protect this site,' he said during a prime-time interview...According to him, the site serves as a route for transporting 'several million barrels' of oil. He added that it had been 'severely damaged by an attack.' Macron emphasized that the French military did not intend to take part in any fighting."
(h/t @Osinttechnical)
lemonde.fr/en/france/article…
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MS NOW reporter now admitted in the White House gate. Her badge returned, which was confiscated earlier this morning.
RT @KlasfeldReports: The Trump admin has "already repeatedly violated the Court’s Order" blocking the press ban, the media coalition tells…
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BREAKING: Despite the court's order, a POLITICO reporter was barred from entering the White House this morning and had his credentials seized.
The court order was clear about its immediate effect and applied to all WH / USSS officials.
politico.com/news/2026/09/24…
Saudi Arabia issues warning for holy city of Mecca (presumably due to Houthi missile/drone threat)
RMF24: "On Wednesday evening, a fire broke out at the Starlink satellite communications ground base station in Wola Krobowska, Mazovia [Poland]. This infrastructure provides internet connectivity to our region of Europe, including Ukraine. According to RMF FM reporter Krzysztof Zasada, the investigation suggests it may have been arson...the antennas were on fire. The generator was also damaged...the switchboard may have been set on fire...The [base], together with a similar base near Kaunas in Lithuania, provides internet access to a large part of Central and Eastern Europe...the base station is home to a dozen or so white, spherical antennas, each approximately 2 meters in diameter. The area is surrounded by a tin fence...According to the Minister of Digital Affairs, Krzysztof Gawkowski, there are many indications that this fire was a deliberate attempt to disrupt the station's operation."
(h/t @Liveuamap)
rmf24.pl/regiony/warszawa/ne…
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BREAKING: Judge temporarily blocks U.S. President Donald Trump’s ban on CNN, MS NOW and Politico and says White House must restore access. apnews.com/article/trump-med…
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Republican candidate for Senate in Kansas calling out ICE
When ICE operates in Kansas, it needs to coordinate with our local law enforcement. Our sheriffs and police know these communities better than anyone, and working together keeps officers and residents safe.
I’m closely following what’s happening in SW Kansas and have been in direct contact with Secretary Mullin and local law enforcement as ICE executes warrants in order to keep Kansans safe.
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#NEW: Fox can now verify additional surveillance video from the Austin ICE shooting, showing ICE agents pursuing the vehicle with sirens as the driver keeps going. More from @WillCainShow
"The rate of suicide attempts among the Lincoln strike group’s sailors was roughly consistent with that of the entire active duty Navy in 2024, the most recent year for which the Pentagon has released suicide data. That year, the Navy saw 356 suicide attempts among its estimated 337,000 active duty sailors."
New: 8 Navy personnel assigned to USS Abraham Lincoln strike group attempted suicide during a period when ships were engaged in combat ops against Iran & the carrier set a modern record for its time at sea, per letter from service’s acting secretary, obtained by CNN.
cnn.com/2026/09/23/politics/…
