Bitget exploit funds laundered via Discord and Telegram by North Korea-linked actors
- —The September 24 breach drained $387.5 million from Bitget's hot and warm wallets
- —ZachXBT flagged usernames cc02006 and jack_34808 coordinating the laundering
- —One actor is linked to the $292 million Kelp DAO exploit in 2026
- —Bitget resumed withdrawals on September 28 and will cover losses from its $464 million fund
Why it matters: The Lazarus and Kelp DAO links point to a systematic laundering network, raising pressure on exchanges and mixers.
Source: Crypto Briefing