CryptoMedium•3 October 2026•
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Bitget Hack Linked to North Korea as DPRK Crypto Theft Tops $1B
Key Facts
1Chainalysis attributed the $387 million Bitget theft to hackers linked to North Korea.
2The attack brings the total value of crypto stolen by DPRK-linked actors this year to over $1 billion.
Chainalysis attributed the $387 million Bitget theft to hackers linked to North Korea. According to Reuters, this attack brings the total value of cryptocurrency stolen by DPRK-linked actors this year to over $1 billion.
The attribution follows forensic analysis of the $387 million drain, marking a significant escalation in state-sponsored activity within the sector. The confirmation of state-sponsored involvement and the $1 billion annual milestone increases regulatory and security concerns for the broader crypto market.