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CryptoUpdated•Originally published 16 April 2026•Updated 16 April 2026•

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Bitcoin Depot Discloses $3.7M Security Breach Following Cyberattack

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Key Facts

1Bitcoin Depot disclosed the theft of 50.9 BTC, valued at approximately $3.7 million.

2The breach occurred on March 23, 2026, with attackers gaining access to internal systems and settlement account credentials.

3The funds were drained from company-controlled wallets rather than direct customer wallets.

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What changed: The story was updated to include the regulatory filing date of April 8 and the precise amount of Bitcoin stolen (50.903 BTC) valued at $3.665 million.

Bitcoin Depot (NASDAQ: BTM), the world's largest crypto ATM operator, officially disclosed in a regulatory filing on April 8 a cybersecurity breach resulting in the theft of 50.903 BTC. The stolen assets have a specific valuation of $3.665 million, following unauthorized access to internal corporate systems on March 23, 2026. Attackers reportedly gained access to settlement account credentials, allowing them to drain funds from company-controlled wallets rather than customer accounts. While the company clarified that customer funds remained secure, the incident highlights vulnerabilities within major crypto infrastructure providers. Market analysts are monitoring the impact on BTM stock as the company addresses the long-term implications of this security failure. The precise figures provided in the filing confirm the scale of the financial loss incurred during the attack.