Bitget funds reportedly shielded through Zcash after breach

HACK OR EXPLOITBitget funds reportedlyshielded through Zcash afterbreach44IMPORTANCECLOSED5NEWS MEDIA5PIECESSep 30, 2026 10:33blockboard.net

Wallets linked to the Bitget theft moved roughly 2,700 ZEC, worth about $3.8 million, into Zcash’s Ironwood shielded pool. Other coverage places the amount at about 2,746 ZEC, or $3.9 million, and says the transfers were made on September 30 in three moves within a 31-minute window. One piece also says about 18,900 ZEC, worth $28.3 million, had been stolen from Bitget’s hot wallet before this move.

What this rests on

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About 18,900 ZEC, valued at $28.3 million, had already been taken from Bitget’s hot wallet.
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Wallets linked to the Bitget theft moved about 2,700 ZEC, worth roughly $3.8 million, into Zcash’s Ironwood shielded pool.
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A separate account of the same transfers puts the amount at 2,746 ZEC, or about $3.9 million, sent into Ironwood in three transactions.
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That transfer activity is dated to Wednesday, September 30, and is described as having happened within a 31-minute window.
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Another piece says the Zcash move came after Near Intents turned away swaps tied to the breach.

Market reaction

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Sep 30 10:53
Crypto Briefing scoop
Breaks the event
+11 min
Sep 30 11:04
CoinDesk adds
Breaks the figures down; the largest, $387.5M
+4 h 40 m
Sep 30 15:33
CR Cryptopolitan context
Its angle: cryptopolitan, information, attackers
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Sep 30 15:49
Crypto Economy adds
Brings into the story: ZEC, with quotes

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