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Binance Crypto Hack Investigation

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Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, says hackers have stolen about $6.3bn in what appears to have been the biggest crypto heist on record.

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Blockchain intelligence firm TRM Labs separately attributed the attack to North Korea’s state-backed TraderTraitor operation, with high confidence, also citing similarities to earlier heists.

10 of 17 outletsfirst reported 30 Octwording from New York Post

North Korea has a history of cryptocurrency theft dating back to 2017, focusing on the sector’s relatively lax security controls as a way of stealing money and generating revenues for its military, including its nuclear weapons programme.

10 of 17 outletsfirst reported 30 Octwording from The Guardian

“Rest assured that user funds are completely safe,” a Binance spokesperson said in a statement.

9 of 17 outletsfirst reported 29 Octwording from The Guardian

Binance said it had worked with partners to freeze the affected assets, with about $3 billion located so far.

9 of 17 outletsfirst reported 30 Octwording from Dawn

What each outlet says

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BBC31 Oct

Two major blockchain analytics firms, TRM Labs and Chainalysis, identify the Lazarus Group, a state-backed North Korean hacking unit also known as TraderTraitor, as the likely perpetrators behind the $6.3 billion hack on Binance, the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange. The article highlights how North Korea, one of the world’s poorest nations with restricted internet access, relies heavily on cybercrime for…

Why North Korea's 'elite' hackers are the prime suspect in major Binance hack →5 articles from BBC on this story
New York Post30 Oct

Cybersecurity experts suspect North Korea’s state-sponsored hackers were behind the $6.3 billion Binance hack, described as the largest cryptocurrency theft in history. These hackers typically employ confidence tricks targeting employees rather than directly attacking computer systems. Lisa Zhao of SlowMist describes how attackers pose as project teams or investors to gain access and manipulate software…

How North Korea’s ruthless state sponsored hackers, main suspects in the $6.3B Binance heist, operate →4 articles from New York Post on this story
CBS News31 Oct

Tech stocks experienced a significant drop due to worries about artificial intelligence investments. Additionally, a major cybersecurity incident involved a $6.3 billion theft from cryptocurrency exchange Binance, raising concerns over digital asset security and potentially implicating North Korea as the culprit behind the hack. Kelly O'Grady provides updates on these developments.

Tech stocks plunge amid AI concerns as $6.3 billion Binance hack raises security fears →4 articles from CBS News on this story
NBC News30 Oct

Binance announced that over $6 billion was moved through wallets linked to a security breach and set aside $5 billion plus an additional $1.34 billion to cover losses, totaling nearly $7 billion pledged for affected users. The hack occurred within 20 minutes on Thursday evening and raised concerns about cryptocurrency's vulnerability and volatility, with Bitcoin falling over 5% in value overnight. Other…

Binance pledges to cover billions in stolen assets after hack revives crypto fears →3 articles from NBC News on this story
Dawn30 Oct

Hackers stole $6.3 billion from cryptocurrency exchange Binance in a record-breaking theft, highlighting the challenges of insuring digital assets against cyberattacks. Cryptocurrency exchanges use specialized policies that cover thefts, cyber breaches, and other business risks specific to blockchain technology. However, insurance for this sector is limited due to regulatory uncertainty and volatile crypto markets…

Binance's $6.3bn hack: How crypto insurance works →3 articles from Dawn on this story
The Straits Times31 Oct

On October 31, Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, suffered a $6.3 billion hack, prompting immediate action to restore confidence among users and investors. Binance pledged to cover all losses from its own funds and expected trading services to resume within days. President Donald Trump also commented on the incident, though his specific remarks were not detailed in the article. Cryptocurrency…

Binance seeks to shore up confidence after record US$6.3 billion heist; Trump weighs in →3 articles from The Straits Times on this story
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The Guardian30 Oct

North Korea uses sophisticated hacking units like TraderTraitor to steal cryptocurrency, generating significant funds for its military and nuclear weapons programs. For instance, in 2025, a $6.3 billion theft from Binance was linked to these activities. The country has been conducting such cyberattacks since at least 2017, with UN estimates suggesting that stolen cryptocurrency might account for up to half of North…

How crypto hacking funds isolated North Korea’s nuclear programme →2 articles from The Guardian on this story
Al Jazeera30 Oct

Binance announced that hackers stole approximately $6.3 billion in cryptocurrencies, marking what is believed to be the largest crypto theft ever recorded. The attack occurred over about 20 minutes late Thursday night and involved transactions across ten blockchains. U.S. blockchain analysis firms TRM Labs and Chainalysis have attributed this heist to North Korean hacking groups associated with the Lazarus Group…

Binance says $6.3bn stolen in biggest crypto heist in history: What we know →2 articles from Al Jazeera on this story
ABC News (AU)30 Oct

Binance experienced a major hack in which nearly $9 billion worth of various cryptocurrencies were stolen, marking it as the largest cyber attack in the cryptocurrency sector's history. The theft occurred within about 20 minutes and involved multiple tokens including Bitcoin and Ethereum. Analysts suspect North Korea’s TraderTraitor hacking unit was responsible for this breach due to similarities with previous…

Who was behind the largest crypto heist in history? →2 articles from ABC News (AU) on this story
ABC News (US)30 Oct

Dave Merkel, co-founder and CEO of cybersecurity firm Expel, discusses a significant security breach at cryptocurrency exchange Binance in an interview. The article focuses on providing insights from Merkel's perspective but does not include specific details or numbers about the breach itself. The discussion centers around understanding the implications and potential impacts of such an event within the…

WATCH: What we know about Binance security breach →2 articles from ABC News (US) on this story
Toronto Star30 Oct

Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange founded by Changpeng Zhao in 2017, has fallen victim to a massive hacking attack, losing an estimated $6.3 billion in bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. Long accused of enabling criminal activities such as drug trafficking and money laundering, Binance has faced increasing scrutiny from regulators under both the Trump and Biden administrations, leading to legal…

Long accused of abetting crypto crimes, Binance has now become a victim →2 articles from Toronto Star on this story
NPR30 Oct

Blockchain intelligence firms have linked North Korea’s hacking unit TraderTraitor to a $6.3 billion cyberattack on Binance, the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange. TRM and Chainalysis, two blockchain analysis companies, reported that approximately USD 6.36 billion was stolen in about 20 minutes across ten blockchains. Binance confirmed it is cooperating with law enforcement to recover funds and freeze roughly…

Blockchain intelligence firms link North Korea to $6.3B hack on Binance →2 articles from NPR on this story
The Hindu31 Oct

On October 29, 2026, Binance, one of the leading cryptocurrency exchange platforms, suffered a major cyberattack resulting in assets valued at over $6 billion being compromised. The company initially responded to warnings from independent crypto trackers on October 30 by acknowledging a potential security issue but assuring users that their funds were secure. Details and full implications of the hack are still under…

What we know about Binance’s multi-billion-dollar crypto hack | Explained →2 articles from The Hindu on this story
Daily Mail30 Oct

Cryptocurrency platform Binance reported that it was targeted by hackers who stole at least $6.3 billion, believed to be the largest crypto heist ever recorded. The company stated that user funds are safe and that they are working with blockchain partners to freeze affected assets, with approximately $3 billion frozen so far. Binance suspects a compromised DevOps engineer's laptop allowed attackers access to service…

World's biggest ever crypto heist results in hackers making off with at least $6.3billion, exchange boss says →
Sydney Morning Herald30 Oct

Hackers stole approximately $8.9 billion from Binance, the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange, in an attack that analysts are calling the biggest crypto hack ever. The hackers, believed to be North Korean, targeted 10 blockchains and shifted most of the funds within about 20 minutes. Binance has since worked with partners to freeze some of the affected assets, locating around $3 billion so far and stating it…

‘Biggest hack in history’: Crypto giant freezes assets after $8.9b heist →
CBC30 Oct

Binance reported that hackers stole approximately $6.3 billion from its exchange, potentially making it the largest cryptocurrency theft to date. The attack involved multiple breaches, and a U.S.-based blockchain intelligence firm linked the incident to North Korea’s elite hacking unit TraderTraitor with high confidence. Binance suspended withdrawals and plans to cover all customer losses while working with law…

Binance says $6.3B US hacked in what could be largest cryptocurrency theft ever →
Global News30 Oct

Blockchain intelligence firm TRM links a recent $6 billion cryptocurrency theft from Binance to North Korea’s elite hacking unit TraderTraitor. Binance has frozen approximately $3 billion of the stolen assets and stated it will cover all user losses, with deposits unaffected but withdrawals temporarily suspended. Experts suggest North Korea uses such hacks as a means to obtain foreign currency due to economic…

Binance cryptocurrency exchange hack linked to North Korea, experts say →

Analysis

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Crypto exchanges such as Binance are platforms where people buy, sell or trade digital assets.

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Stablecoin issuer Tether said it froze nearly US$1.57 billion in assets linked to the incident, while Circle froze more than US$800 million.

8 outlets

The company said on X that an initial investigation suggested the incident may have involved a compromised laptop, but that a subsequent investigation uncovered additional "points of breach."

7 outlets

Crypto hacks have been growing larger and more frequent, with roughly $1.2 billion stolen in 255 attacks from July to September – up from $822 million in 222 incidents from April to June, according to data from blockchain security firm CertiK.

6 outlets

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How it changed

  1. 29 Oct

    Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, said in a post on X its teams were reviewing all relevant information with urgency and added that user funds were safe.

    9 outlets · New York Post
  2. 30 Oct

    North Korean hackers stole $6.3 billion from Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, in a lightning-fast theft that an insider has called “the largest bank heist in human history.”

    11 outlets · New York Post
  3. 31 Oct

    “It may further dampen risk appetite and prompt investors to reassess the safety of assets held on centralised exchanges,” said Tim Sun, senior researcher at HashKey Group.

    3 outlets · The Straits Times

Coverage 40 articles

Where to start How hackers steal crypto - and what they do with it The Straits Times

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  • 31 Oct What we know about Binance’s multi-billion-dollar crypto hack | ExplainedOn October 29, 2026, Binance, one of the leading cryptocurrency exchange platforms, suffered a major cyberattack resulting in assets valued at over $6 billion being compromised. The company initially responded to warnings from independent crypto trackers on October 30 by acknowledging a potential security issue but assuring users that their funds were secure. Details and full implications of the hack are still under…The Hindu
  • 31 Oct North Korean hackers linked to crypto thefts among world's best, experts sayCybersecurity experts suggest that North Korean hackers, likely responsible for stealing $6.3 billion from Binance, are among the most active crypto thieves globally. These thefts help finance North Korea’s weapons programs; since 2025, the country has stolen at least $13.5 billion in cryptocurrency through various hacks on exchanges like ByBit and Bitget. The hackers use sophisticated tactics such as malware and…The Hindu
  • 31 Oct Why North Korea's 'elite' hackers are the prime suspect in major Binance hackTwo major blockchain analytics firms, TRM Labs and Chainalysis, identify the Lazarus Group, a state-backed North Korean hacking unit also known as TraderTraitor, as the likely perpetrators behind the $6.3 billion hack on Binance, the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange. The article highlights how North Korea, one of the world’s poorest nations with restricted internet access, relies heavily on cybercrime for…BBC
  • 31 Oct Binance seeks to shore up confidence after record US$6.3 billion heist; Trump weighs inOn October 31, Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, suffered a $6.3 billion hack, prompting immediate action to restore confidence among users and investors. Binance pledged to cover all losses from its own funds and expected trading services to resume within days. President Donald Trump also commented on the incident, though his specific remarks were not detailed in the article. Cryptocurrency…The Straits Times
  • 31 Oct Tech stocks plunge amid AI concerns as $6.3 billion Binance hack raises security fearsTech stocks experienced a significant drop due to worries about artificial intelligence investments. Additionally, a major cybersecurity incident involved a $6.3 billion theft from cryptocurrency exchange Binance, raising concerns over digital asset security and potentially implicating North Korea as the culprit behind the hack. Kelly O'Grady provides updates on these developments.CBS News
  • 30 Oct How hackers steal crypto - and what they do with itHackers stole an estimated US$6.3 billion from Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, prompting concerns about the security of digital assets and their integration into mainstream finance. The incident highlights vulnerabilities in decentralized systems where users rely on fragmented infrastructure that hackers can exploit through various methods, including social engineering and targeting software…The Straits Times
  • 30 Oct How North Korea’s ruthless state sponsored hackers, main suspects in the $6.3B Binance heist, operateCybersecurity experts suspect North Korea’s state-sponsored hackers were behind the $6.3 billion Binance hack, described as the largest cryptocurrency theft in history. These hackers typically employ confidence tricks targeting employees rather than directly attacking computer systems. Lisa Zhao of SlowMist describes how attackers pose as project teams or investors to gain access and manipulate software…New York Post
  • 30 Oct Who was behind the largest crypto heist in history?Binance experienced a major hack in which nearly $9 billion worth of various cryptocurrencies were stolen, marking it as the largest cyber attack in the cryptocurrency sector's history. The theft occurred within about 20 minutes and involved multiple tokens including Bitcoin and Ethereum. Analysts suspect North Korea’s TraderTraitor hacking unit was responsible for this breach due to similarities with previous…ABC News (AU)
  • 30 Oct Long accused of abetting crypto crimes, Binance has now become a victimBinance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange founded by Changpeng Zhao in 2017, has fallen victim to a massive hacking attack, losing an estimated $6.3 billion in bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. Long accused of enabling criminal activities such as drug trafficking and money laundering, Binance has faced increasing scrutiny from regulators under both the Trump and Biden administrations, leading to legal…Toronto Star
  • 30 Oct How hard is it to recover the $6 billion stolen from Binance?Hackers stole over $6 billion from cryptocurrency exchange Binance in what experts are calling the largest bank robbery in history. The theft occurred within 20 minutes when hackers accessed and drained internet-connected wallets on Binance's platform. While Binance is working with law enforcement and blockchain intelligence firms to track stolen funds, approximately $3 billion has already been frozen by stablecoin…CBS News
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  • 30 Oct How North Korean hackers pulled off $6.3B Binance heist — inside job, AI-powered techniques could have been at workNorth Korean hackers may have stolen $6.3 billion from Binance through a sophisticated cyberattack that likely involved exploiting either a single employee's laptop or zero-day vulnerabilities detected by AI, suggesting the possibility of both inside collaboration and advanced technological methods. The attack occurred on October 1, with hackers draining funds in just 20 minutes before dispersing them across various…New York Post
  • 30 Oct $6.3 billion Binance hack may be largest cyber heist in historyHackers stole approximately $6.3 billion worth of digital assets from Binance, the largest cryptocurrency exchange globally. The article features insights from Hush CEO and co-founder Mykolas Rambus regarding the incident.CBS News
  • 30 Oct How crypto hacking funds isolated North Korea’s nuclear programmeNorth Korea uses sophisticated hacking units like TraderTraitor to steal cryptocurrency, generating significant funds for its military and nuclear weapons programs. For instance, in 2025, a $6.3 billion theft from Binance was linked to these activities. The country has been conducting such cyberattacks since at least 2017, with UN estimates suggesting that stolen cryptocurrency might account for up to half of North…The Guardian
  • 30 Oct WATCH: What we know about Binance security breachDave Merkel, co-founder and CEO of cybersecurity firm Expel, discusses a significant security breach at cryptocurrency exchange Binance in an interview. The article focuses on providing insights from Merkel's perspective but does not include specific details or numbers about the breach itself. The discussion centers around understanding the implications and potential impacts of such an event within the…ABC News (US)
  • 30 Oct Crypto giant Binance attempting to recover $6.3bn stolen in hack linked to North KoreaBinance, the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange, reported that $6.3 billion was stolen in a sophisticated hack believed to be linked to North Korean hackers. The company managed to freeze approximately half of the stolen funds but is still investigating the extent of the breach and working with U.S. authorities to recover the rest. Binance’s co-CEO Richard Teng stated that the attack involved multiple points of…BBC
  • 30 Oct Binance pledges to cover billions in stolen assets after hack revives crypto fearsBinance announced that over $6 billion was moved through wallets linked to a security breach and set aside $5 billion plus an additional $1.34 billion to cover losses, totaling nearly $7 billion pledged for affected users. The hack occurred within 20 minutes on Thursday evening and raised concerns about cryptocurrency's vulnerability and volatility, with Bitcoin falling over 5% in value overnight. Other…NBC News
  • 30 Oct Binance says $6.3bn stolen in biggest crypto heist in history: What we knowBinance announced that hackers stole approximately $6.3 billion in cryptocurrencies, marking what is believed to be the largest crypto theft ever recorded. The attack occurred over about 20 minutes late Thursday night and involved transactions across ten blockchains. U.S. blockchain analysis firms TRM Labs and Chainalysis have attributed this heist to North Korean hacking groups associated with the Lazarus Group…Al Jazeera
  • 30 Oct Blockchain intelligence firms link North Korea to $6.3B hack on BinanceBlockchain intelligence firms have linked North Korea’s hacking unit TraderTraitor to a $6.3 billion cyberattack on Binance, the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange. TRM and Chainalysis, two blockchain analysis companies, reported that approximately USD 6.36 billion was stolen in about 20 minutes across ten blockchains. Binance confirmed it is cooperating with law enforcement to recover funds and freeze roughly…NPR
  • 30 Oct Binance cryptocurrency exchange hack linked to North Korea, experts sayBlockchain intelligence firm TRM links a recent $6 billion cryptocurrency theft from Binance to North Korea’s elite hacking unit TraderTraitor. Binance has frozen approximately $3 billion of the stolen assets and stated it will cover all user losses, with deposits unaffected but withdrawals temporarily suspended. Experts suggest North Korea uses such hacks as a means to obtain foreign currency due to economic…Global News
  • 30 Oct What we know so far about the Binance hackBinance, the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange, was hacked in what is believed to be the largest crypto theft ever, with losses estimated at $6.3 billion. The breach occurred on Binance.com but not on its U.S.-specific platform. Initial investigations suggest a compromised DevOps engineer’s laptop provided attackers access to withdraw funds from user wallets. Richard Teng, co-CEO of Binance, confirmed the…BBC
  • 30 Oct Binance's $6.3bn hack: How crypto insurance worksHackers stole $6.3 billion from cryptocurrency exchange Binance in a record-breaking theft, highlighting the challenges of insuring digital assets against cyberattacks. Cryptocurrency exchanges use specialized policies that cover thefts, cyber breaches, and other business risks specific to blockchain technology. However, insurance for this sector is limited due to regulatory uncertainty and volatile crypto markets…Dawn
  • 30 Oct Tech Stocks Plummet; Hackers Steal Over $6B in Cryptocurrency
    NBC News
  • 30 Oct North Korean hackers steal $6.3B from Binance in ‘largest bank heist in human history’North Korean hackers stole $6.3 billion from Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, in a rapid theft described as "the largest bank heist in human history." Binance confirmed the breach and stated it was working with law enforcement to address the issue. TRM Labs identified TraderTraitor, North Korea's elite hacking unit, as responsible for the attack, which involved moving approximately $6.36 billion…New York Post
  • 30 Oct $6.3 billion Binance hack was likely work of North Korea, intel firms sayBlockchain intelligence firms TRM and Chainalysis have attributed the recent $6.3 billion hack of Binance, the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange, to North Korea’s elite hacking unit TraderTraitor. Following the incident, Binance suspended withdrawals while working with partners to freeze around $3 billion in stolen assets and announced it would cover all losses. The attack occurred over a short period…CBS News
  • 30 Oct Binance says $6.3B US hacked in what could be largest cryptocurrency theft everBinance reported that hackers stole approximately $6.3 billion from its exchange, potentially making it the largest cryptocurrency theft to date. The attack involved multiple breaches, and a U.S.-based blockchain intelligence firm linked the incident to North Korea’s elite hacking unit TraderTraitor with high confidence. Binance suspended withdrawals and plans to cover all customer losses while working with law…CBC
  • 30 Oct Binance flags 'potential security issue,' says approximately $6.3 billion impactedBinance, the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange, is investigating what appears to be a security breach affecting approximately $6.3 billion in assets. The company has frozen around $3 billion of affected funds and has halted deposits and withdrawals while it works with law enforcement and blockchain partners to address the issue. Binance suggests that an attacker gained access through a compromised DevOps…NPR
  • 30 Oct Crypto exchange Binance freezes assets after $6.3bn 'complex' security breachBinance, the world's largest crypto exchange by trading volume, announced on Friday that it was addressing a significant security breach affecting approximately $6.3 billion in assets. The company stated that about half of this amount has been frozen to prevent theft and that investigations revealed multiple points of compromise beyond an initially reported single compromised laptop. Binance is collaborating with…Dawn
  • 30 Oct Blockchain intelligence firms link North Korea to $6.3B hack on BinanceTRM and Chainalysis, blockchain intelligence firms, have linked a $6.3 billion theft at Binance to North Korea’s hacking unit TraderTraitor. This makes it the largest cryptocurrency heist recorded. Binance confirmed the incident and suspended trading while freezing about $3 billion of stolen assets with partners. The exchange's founder, CZ, assured users that funds are safe and losses will be covered, though…Toronto Star
  • 30 Oct Binance estimates security breach impact at $6.3 billionBinance announced a security breach impacting approximately $6.3 billion in cryptocurrency assets, according to an initial investigation. The incident involved unauthorized access through a compromised laptop of one of their DevOps engineers, enabling withdrawals without affecting wallet private keys. Binance has suspended transactions temporarily and is working with law enforcement and blockchain partners to trace…ABC News (US)
  • 30 Oct What we know about Binance's $6.3bn hackBinance, the largest cryptocurrency exchange, suffered a $6.3 billion hack, with half of the stolen assets being frozen while the rest remain in hacker control. Two analytics firms suspect that a North Korean hacking group is responsible for the attack, though Binance has not confirmed or denied these allegations. The BBC's Archana Shukla provides an overview of the current information available about this cyber…BBC
  • 30 Oct ‘Biggest hack in history’: Crypto giant freezes assets after $8.9b heistHackers stole approximately $8.9 billion from Binance, the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange, in an attack that analysts are calling the biggest crypto hack ever. The hackers, believed to be North Korean, targeted 10 blockchains and shifted most of the funds within about 20 minutes. Binance has since worked with partners to freeze some of the affected assets, locating around $3 billion so far and stating it…Sydney Morning Herald
  • 30 Oct Crypto exchange Binance freezes assets after $6.3 billion security breachBinance, the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange, announced on October 29 that it had experienced a security breach affecting approximately $6.3 billion in assets. The company has frozen about $3 billion of the affected funds and stated it would cover all losses from the hack. Analysts believe this could be the biggest crypto heist ever, raising concerns among investors about the safety of holding digital assets…The Straits Times
  • 30 Oct World's biggest ever crypto heist results in hackers making off with at least $6.3billion, exchange boss saysCryptocurrency platform Binance reported that it was targeted by hackers who stole at least $6.3 billion, believed to be the largest crypto heist ever recorded. The company stated that user funds are safe and that they are working with blockchain partners to freeze affected assets, with approximately $3 billion frozen so far. Binance suspects a compromised DevOps engineer's laptop allowed attackers access to service…Daily Mail
  • 30 Oct Crypto exchange Binance freezes assets after $6.3 billion security breachBinance, the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange, reported a security breach affecting approximately $6.3 billion in assets, with about $3 billion frozen so far. The breach may have originated from a hacked engineer’s laptop, leading to unauthorized withdrawals. In response to market reactions and investor concerns, Binance CEO Yi He stated that the company would cover all losses, while analysts warn this…Dawn
  • 30 Oct Billions stolen from Binance in largest ever crypto hackCryptocurrency exchange Binance suffered a significant hack on its digital funds, with attackers attempting to steal up to $6.3 billion ($8.9 billion). As of now, over $3 billion ($4.2 billion) is frozen. The breach occurred after hackers compromised a staff member's laptop and accessed "hot wallets" containing various tokens like Bitcoin, Ethereum, and stablecoins. Binance reassured users their funds are safe and…ABC News (AU)
  • 30 Oct Binance says $2.54bn in crypto funds frozen amid ‘potential security issue’Cryptocurrency exchange Binance froze at least $2.54 billion in funds following what it described as a potential security issue. On Thursday, the company suspended deposits and withdrawals while investigating the matter with law enforcement agencies, assuring users that their funds remain safe. The incident caused Bitcoin’s price to drop about 5 percent, falling below $77,000. Binance founder Changpeng Zhao…Al Jazeera
  • 30 Oct Crypto giant Binance freezes $2.5bn of assets over suspected hackCrypto platform Binance froze assets worth over $2.5 billion to prevent potential theft after identifying a security issue. The company temporarily suspended all deposits and withdrawals while investigating, with its former CEO Changpeng Zhao confirming it appears to be a hack. Additionally, Tether and Circle have frozen approximately $1.7 billion in potentially stolen assets. Binance assured users their funds are…BBC
  • 30 Oct World’s largest crypto exchange investigating reports of potential hackBinance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, is investigating reports of a possible security breach that might have been a hack, as suggested by its founder. Stablecoin providers Tether and Circle froze funds worth over $800 million and more than $1.5 billion respectively in response to the incident. Binance has assured users their funds are safe but did not confirm any loss at the time of the announcement…The Guardian
  • 29 Oct Binance founder says crypto exchange may have been hacked — leading to firms freezing over $2BBinance founder Yi He reported on X that the company is investigating a potential security issue, leading firms like Circle and Tether to freeze over $2 billion in stablecoin currency. Specifically, Circle froze over $800 million and Tether nearly $1.57 billion, while Ripple froze around $200 million. Binance reassured users their funds were safe but emphasized the urgency of the investigation.New York Post
  • 29 Oct Fears of Binance hack prompt Tether, Circle to freeze over $1.5 billion in fundsBinance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, is investigating a potential security issue after large transfers raised concerns among users and the platform’s founder. Tether and Circle froze over $1.5 billion in funds related to the incident, with Tether freezing more than $1.567 billion and Circle suspending 800 million USDC. Both companies are coordinating with law enforcement to address the situation.NBC News

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