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Sep 27, 2026

THORChain refuses Bitget request to block hacker addresses

THORChain declined Bitget's formal request to block addresses linked to the $387.5 million hack, stating it 'doesn't censor by design' and comparing itself to Bitcoin's permissionless nature, while approximately $6 million in stolen funds moved through the protocol.

Sep 27, 2026·7 sources
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Sep 26, 2026

Bitget announces phased withdrawal restart after wallet incident

Bitget announced on September 26, 2026 that withdrawals would restart in phases after its September 24 wallet security incident, beginning with BTC on September 28, then ETH, USDT and other assets on later scheduled dates. Availability should be checked on the platform as each phase begins.

Sep 26, 2026·1 source
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Sep 24, 2026

Bitget suffers $351.6 million hack, suspends withdrawals

Crypto exchange Bitget confirmed unauthorized transfers affecting approximately $351.6 million in assets from hot wallets on September 24, temporarily suspending withdrawals across all assets while investigating the security breach.

Sep 24, 2026·13 sources
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Top claims

  • ▪THORChain should block the cryptocurrency addresses linked to the Bitget hack
  • ▪THORChain compared its operational model to base-layer blockchains like Bitcoin, Ethereum, and BNB Chain, questioning what responsibility those networks bear when handling known stolen funds
  • ▪Blockchain tracking firms TRM Labs and SlowMist's MistTrack reported that the attackers behind the September 24, 2026 Bitget breach first swapped stolen USDT and USDC into ETH and BNB to avoid issuer freezes

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