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Bitget Hacker Resumes Movement of $388M Stolen Funds

The hacker behind the Bitget exchange breach has initiated the laundering of stolen assets through a series of transactions.

The hacker behind the Bitget exchange breach has initiated the laundering of stolen assets through a series of transactions. JUST (JST) is trading at ₹13.31 ($0.1401), down 0.4% since this brief published. This is an original Token Times brief based on reporting by Finbold, with live market data added, as of Sat, 24 Oct 2026 14:45:01 UTC.

Why it matters

The movement of stolen funds poses risks to market stability and raises concerns about crypto security measures, as the laundering process could impact asset prices and investor confidence.

Key takeaways
  • Hacker transferred $19.48M in 52 transactions
  • Total stolen amount remains at $388M
  • JUST (JST) price shows slight resilience despite incident

The Bitget hacker, responsible for the theft of $388 million, has begun laundering the stolen funds by initiating a series of transactions. According to Finbold, the hacker transferred $19.48 million across 52 transactions, signaling the start of a potential broader laundering operation.

The stolen funds, which were taken from Bitget, have been a source of concern for the crypto community due to the large sum involved and the potential impact on market dynamics. The movement of these funds could lead to increased volatility as the hacker attempts to convert the assets into other forms.

Despite the incident, the price of JUST (JST), which was reportedly affected by the hack, has shown slight resilience with a 0.52% increase in the last 24 hours. However, the broader market remains down, with Bitcoin experiencing a 1.51% drop in the same period.

The total crypto market cap stands at $2.77 trillion, reflecting a period of uncertainty and downward pressure. The Fear & Greed index is at 51, indicating a neutral sentiment among investors.

The development highlights the ongoing challenges of security and asset protection in the crypto space. The movement of stolen funds could prompt further scrutiny of exchange security measures and regulatory responses.

Market reaction since this brief Live

Since this brief published about 55 minutes ago, JUST (JST) has moved from ₹13.37$0.1407 to ₹13.31$0.1401 — -0.43%.

$0.14$0.14$0.14$0.141$0.141 published · $0.141 now · $0.14 (-0.43%) Oct 24 13:50 UTC Oct 24 14:45 UTC
BeforeSince publishPublished · ₹13.37$0.1407

The chart plots JST's price: grey is the move before this brief published, the vertical dashed line marks the moment it published, the horizontal dashed line is the price then, and the coloured area is the move since — from Token Times's market data (daily resolution; intraday detail builds over the first day). It shows what happened after the news, not that the news caused it; many factors move prices. Not financial advice.

What this means in rupee

At today's peer-to-peer rate, 1 JST ≈ ₹14.6 (about $0.1401), up 0.1% over 24 hours. The rupee itself trades about 9.6% above the official rate on the P2P market, so a Indian buyer's effective cost differs from the headline dollar price.

Live market data

Current prices for the asset in this story — live, source-stamped, updated every 15 minutes.

JST
#72
₹13.31$0.1401 ▲ 0.13%
-0.43% since this brief published
7d +4.46%MCap ₹106.74BFull JST data →
The market when this published · October 24, 2026
Total market cap₹262.79T
Bitcoin 24h-1.51%
Ethereum 24h-1.86%
BTC dominance58.6%
Fear & Greed51 · Neutral

Bitget Hacker Resumes Movement of $388M Stolen Funds — questions & answers

How much was stolen in the Bitget hack?

The total amount stolen in the Bitget hack was $388 million.

What is the current status of the stolen funds?

The hacker has begun laundering the funds, transferring $19.48 million across 52 transactions.

How has the market reacted to the news?

The broader market is down, with Bitcoin falling 1.51%, while JUST (JST) has seen a slight 0.52% increase.

How much is 1 JUST worth in rupee today?

About ₹14.6 at the live peer-to-peer (P2P) USDT rate, which is what Indians typically trade at — equivalent to roughly $0.1401. The rupee price moves with both JST's US-dollar price and the USDT/INR rate; use our JUST in rupee page for any amount.

Has JUST's price moved since this brief was published?

JST is down 0.43% since this brief first published — trading at ₹13.31 ($0.1401) now versus ₹13.37 ($0.1407) at publication. Token Times re-checks this figure against CoinGecko and Binance every 15 minutes.

Which outlets reported this story?

This is an original Token Times brief that synthesises reporting from Finbold. It is not a copy of any one article — follow the source links above for the original reporting.

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Market data verified against CoinGecko & Binance · October 24, 2026 ⛓ Timestamped at Bitcoin block #972,927 sha256:2232b9a0a398b2c2
Based on reporting by Finbold — this is an original Token Times summary with live market data, not the original article.Finbold · Oct 24 13:50 ↗

Original summary — not financial advice. This is an original Token Times brief that summarises a development reported elsewhere and adds live market data for context; it is not the original article and reproduces no part of it. Follow the source link above for full details. Crypto is volatile and high-risk — always do your own research.