Bitget CEO Links $388 Million Exchange Theft to North Korean Hackers
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Bitget's CEO has attributed a $388 million cryptocurrency theft from the exchange to hackers linked to North Korea. The statement connects the breach to state-sponsored cyber actors who have been previously associated with major crypto heists. Details about how the attack was carried out and the status of affected user funds have not been fully disclosed.
WHY IT MATTERS
When you store cryptocurrency on an exchange, you are trusting that company to keep your funds safe, similar to how a bank holds your money. Unlike a bank, however, most crypto exchanges are not backed by government insurance programs. If hackers steal funds from an exchange, users may lose their deposits unless the exchange has enough reserves or insurance to cover the losses. This incident highlights the security risks of keeping crypto on centralized platforms. North Korean hacking groups have become some of the most prolific crypto thieves in the world, reportedly stealing billions of dollars to fund government programs. For newcomers, this is a reminder of why many in the crypto community advocate for self-custody, meaning holding your own private keys in a personal wallet rather than leaving funds on an exchange.
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