Binance says hackers stole $6.3bn in record crypto heist
Binance says hackers stole about $6.3bn from its wallets in what appears to be the largest cryptocurrency theft on record. The exchange suspended deposits and withdrawals on Thursday as it worked to contain the breach and trace the missing assets. It also said it would cover all losses and told users their funds were safe.The theft was first identified by blockchain analysis firms TRM Labs and Chainalysis, which said most of it unfolded over about 20 minutes starting late on Thursday. TRM said an attacker moved approximately $6.36bn out of Binance wallets across 10 blockchains. Binance has said the figure... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Oct 2026 13:00 LONDON
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Binance hit by largest-ever crypto hack after staff laptop compromise
Binance says attackers attempted to steal up to US$6.3 billion in digital funds in what appears to be the largest hack in the cryptocurrency sector to date. The exchange said the incident began after hackers may have gained access to a staff member's laptop. It also said users' funds are safe and that it will cover all hacking losses.The company said the true scale of the theft is still unclear, but about US$3 billion in funds were reported frozen. Crypto watchers said the funds were moved this morning from a number of hot wallets, which are internet-connected wallets used for... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Oct 2026 04:29 LONDON
