Suspected North Korean hackers steal $351.6M from Bitget in 2026's largest crypto theft

Suspected North Korean hackers stole about $351.6 million from crypto exchange Bitget, the largest reported crypto theft of 2026 so far. The funds were moved without authorization from hot wallets, online accounts used for daily trading. Bitget paused withdrawals afterward. CEO Gracy Chen said the methods match known North Korean hacking patterns.