Bitget Begins Phased Withdrawal Resumption After $388 Million Exploit
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Cryptocurrency exchange Bitget has started resuming withdrawals in phases following a reported $388 million exploit. The exchange had previously paused withdrawals in response to the security incident. Details about the full scope of the exploit and the recovery process are still emerging.
WHY IT MATTERS
When you keep cryptocurrency on a centralized exchange — a company that holds your funds for you, similar to a bank — you are trusting that company to keep your assets safe. An "exploit" means that an attacker found a vulnerability and used it to steal funds. In this case, $388 million was reportedly taken from Bitget. When exchanges pause withdrawals, it means users temporarily cannot move their money off the platform, which can be alarming. This event is a reminder of a common saying in crypto: "Not your keys, not your coins," meaning that if you do not hold your own cryptocurrency in a personal wallet, you are relying on someone else's security. For beginners, incidents like this highlight the importance of understanding the risks of storing funds on any exchange.
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