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CryptoMediumUpdated×2•Originally published 25 September 2026•Updated 25 September 2026•
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Bitget Reports $157.5M Unauthorized XRP Transfers Following Wallet Breach

Key Facts

1Bitget reported unauthorized transfers of $157.5 million in XRP affecting its hot and warm wallets.
2The exchange confirmed cold wallets remain secure, while withdrawals have been temporarily suspended as a precaution.

Bitget reported unauthorized transfers of $157.5 million in XRP affecting its hot and warm wallet infrastructure. Tokenpost reported that the exchange has temporarily suspended withdrawals as a precautionary measure to secure remaining assets following the breach.

The exchange confirmed that its cold wallets remain secure and were not impacted by the security incident. Market participants are assessing the impact on exchange credibility while withdrawal services remain halted.

Latest Updates · 2

  1. Notable·

    Update: More than 102.97 million of the stolen XRP remains distributed among five digital wallets following the breach on September 24, 2026. Efforts to track these assets continue as the exchange seeks to recover the lost funds.

  2. Notable·

    Update: More than 99% of the stolen assets, totaling 102.97 million XRP tokens, remain held across five new wallets. Reports indicate that these funds cannot be frozen due to technical limitations inherent to the XRP Ledger.