A platform reported an error on February 6, 2026, during the distribution of activity rewards to 695 users, resulting in the incorrect allocation of Bitcoin. The error was detected at 19:20, prompting the freezing of related account transactions and withdrawals starting at 19:35, with full interception completed by 19:40. The total mistakenly distributed amount was 620,000 BTC, of which 618,212 BTC (approximately 99.7%) has been recovered. Efforts are ongoing to retrieve the remaining assets. Of the 1,788 BTC that were sold, approximately 93% of the equivalent value in fiat and crypto assets has been recovered, with no external Bitcoin transfers confirmed.
Platform Recovers 99.7% of Mistakenly Distributed 620,000 BTC
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