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Bitget to Compensate Users After Hot Wallet Security Incident

Bitget to Compensate Users After Hot Wallet Security Incident

First seen 26 Sep 2026, 00:27 UTC • •

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ThreatCluster •September 26, 2026 at 01:28 UTC
  • •Bitget's protection fund holds 5,500 BTC, worth $464 million.
  • •Users affected by the hot wallet incident can claim compensation.
  • •The fund is publicly verifiable, ensuring transparency.

Bitget announced it will cover losses from a hot wallet security incident using its user protection fund, which currently holds 5,500 Bitcoin valued at approximately $464 million. The fund is designed to protect user assets from cybersecurity risks affecting the platform. Users affected by the incident can claim compensation, with specific eligibility criteria to be detailed later. The fund is publicly verifiable on-chain, ensuring transparency regarding its holdings. Bitget emphasized that the fund will be replenished after compensating users. The exact nature of the security incident and the number of affected users have not been disclosed.

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2026-09-25
Bitget announces hot wallet incident
Bitget confirmed a security incident affecting its hot wallet and stated that losses would be covered by its protection fund.
En.Bloomingbit
2026-09-26
Details on user protection fund released
Bitget provided information about the protection fund and its role in compensating users affected by platform-wide incidents.
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