Bitget to end services for some users in a one-off move after breach

what happened

Crypto exchange Bitget said it will discontinue services for some users in a one-off exercise, according to Cointelegraph. In a post on X on Saturday, the company said customer funds remain safe during the change and its crypto platform continues to operate. Affected users will be notified by email, in-app messages or push notifications about next steps, deadlines and withdrawal arrangements.

Users who have not received official notices can keep using their accounts as usual, and customer support can help with pending orders and withdrawals.

why it matters

The announcement follows a security incident reported by Bitget on Sept. 25, when the company confirmed unauthorized transfers and paused withdrawals. A security firm later estimated the total stolen at about $388 million. For markets, the episode is a reminder of counterparty risk on centralized exchanges, which can weigh on sentiment toward crypto trading platforms.

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