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Bitget hacker moves $83 million in stolen XRP that Ripple cannot freeze

CoinDesk·September 26, 2026·1 min read
Bitget hacker moves $83 million in stolen XRP that Ripple cannot freeze

A hacker moved $83 million in stolen XRP from Bitget, draining two wallets and partially a third. About $75 million remains across five original holding accounts. Ripple cannot freeze the funds, complicating recovery efforts. The incident highlights security vulnerabilities in crypto exchanges and the challenges of asset recovery.

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