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Webull plunged 32% on report of ‘structural’ ties to China

DevelopingPolicySecurity incidentFirst tracked 2026-10-08Last changed 2026-10-09

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The US House Select Committee on the CCP released a 23-page report alleging China-linked data security risks at Webull, sending its shares down 19% to close at $5.89; Webull denied the report as materially false, saying US client data is stored domestically and sensitive access is controlled by US parties.

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  1. #01
    Initial2026-10-08 11:39 · publication time

    Webull plunged 32% on report of ‘structural’ ties to China

    Webull shares plunged as much as 32% after a bipartisan US congressional committee report labeled the 28-million-user brokerage a national security risk, alleging its ownership, staffing, technology and compliance are structurally tied to China.

    Source evidence: Protos

  2. #02
    Response2026-10-09 14:24 · publication time

    【美众议院委员会发布报告称 Webull 存在数据安全隐患,Webull 回应称报告存在重大不实】

    A Webull spokesperson called the report materially false and said US client data is stored domestically under US-controlled access; the stock closed down 19% at $5.89 on the day the report was released.

    State after update: The US House Select Committee on the CCP released a 23-page report alleging China-linked data security risks at Webull, sending its shares down 19% to close at $5.89; Webull denied the report as materially false, saying US client data is stored domestically and sensitive access is controlled by US parties.

    Source evidence: foresightnews

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