Bitget Intruder Transfers $83 Million in Stolen XRP, Beyond Ripple's Freeze Capability
In a dramatic episode that underscores the ongoing vulnerabilities in the cryptocurrency ecosystem, a hacker who penetrated the Bitget exchange managed to move an astonishing $83 million worth of XRP, the digital token issued by Ripple. The theft has raised significant concerns because, unlike many other cryptocurrencies, XRP cannot be frozen by Ripple once it has been transferred to a wallet tha…
Sept. 26, 2026, 12:56 p.m.