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Crypto platform Bitget suspects North Korea is responsible for $352 million hack
Friday, September 25, 2026
Bitget reported a security breach affecting approximately $352 million in user assets on January 15, 2026. The platform said it suspects North Korean actors were responsible for the hack, based on technical analysis of the attack methods used. Bitget stated it would cover all losses for affected users and that the majority of stolen funds had been recovered or frozen. The company did not provide details on how the funds were stolen or the timeline for full asset recovery.
