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$320 million Bitcoin-linked hack exposes weaknesses in crypto infrastructure

A hack linked to Bitcoin reportedly resulted in losses of about $320 million and highlighted vulnerabilities in cryptocurrency infrastructure.

By DoomRadar · Published on DoomRadar Sep 8, 2026, 5:08 PM UTC.

Why it matters

The incident could undermine confidence in crypto platforms and expose users and financial institutions to wider losses.

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$320 million Bitcoin-linked hack exposes cracks in crypto's plumbing – Silicon Valley ↗siliconvalley.com · Recorded source date: Sep 8, 2026, 9:01 PM UTC

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Bitget said its protection fund reached $309 million after hackers stole about $388 million in cryptocurrency on September 24. Withdrawals resumed in stages through October 2, while only $821,000 of the stolen funds had been frozen.

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Oct 4, 2026, 2:07 AM UTC

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