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Binance reports $6.3 billion security breach, freezes $3 billion in crypto

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The Guardian left
Binance said the extent of damages was not known and had not confirmed whether funds had been pilfered Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, said on Thursday it is investigating reports of a potential security issue as its founder said the incident “does look like a hack on Binance”. It wasn’t immediately clear the extent of the damage hackers might have been able to accomplish and Binance had not explicitly confirmed that funds had been pilfered, but stablecoin issuers quickly f
Guardian Business left
UK annual house price growth falls to 0.5% in October, the slowest pace since January 2024, while bitcoin price is hit by Binance hack The crypto industry is reeling from a massive hack at Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange. Digital assets worth more than $6.3bn (£4.7bn) have reportedly been taken from Binance by North Korean hackers, apparently after a laptop belonging to one of its engineers was hacked. “Market activity and house price growth have slowed in recent months, in
The New York Times left
Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, suffered an apparent hack on Thursday, resulting in an estimated loss of more than $6 billion.
The Washington Post left
Crypto firms freeze $3 billion as fears of a massive hack spread
CNBC left
Bitcoin tumbles below $78,000 as Binance security scare rattles crypto markets
Business Insider left
Binance said it has "uncovered additional points of breach" in an attack in which hackers stole up to $6.3 billion in cryptocurrency. https://bit.ly/4zmzzsS
CNN left
Hackers stole over $6 billion in cryptocurrency, shattering the record for the largest such heist as investigators pointed the finger at North Korea. CNN has reached out to North Korea's mission at the UN for comment. Pyongyang has previously denied hacking allegations. https://cnn.it/4jJYQbz
NPR left
It wasn't immediately clear the extent of the damage hackers might have been able to cause, and Binance had not explicitly confirmed that funds had been pilfered. The company said its teams are "working around the clock" to resolve the issue. n.pr/3U4GLKX
The Verge left
$3 billion of stolen assets have been frozen so far, and Binance has promised to ‘cover all losses.’ www.theverge.com/tech/1023021...
StreetInsider left
Bitcoin, cryptocurrency prices fall after Binance reports security issue
South China Morning Post left
Binance pledges to cover losses after US$6 billion crypto hack
The Independent left
'Biggest hack in history' as North Koreans blamed for huge Bitcoin heist that put crypto market in chaos
The Indian Express left
Crypto exchange Binance freezes $3 billion after security breach
CBC left
Binance says $6.3B US hacked in what could be largest cryptocurrency theft ever
NBC News left
Fears of Binance hack prompt Tether, Circle to freeze over $1.5 billion in funds
Mashable left
Binance reportedly hacked, billions in crypto stolen
The Korea Times left
Blockchain analysis firm TRM says North Korea behind Binance crypto theft
web3 is going just great left
Binance hacked for around $2 billion and counting, some frozen October 29, 2026 https://www.web3isgoinggreat.com/?id=binance-hack
DW.com left
Cryptocurrency exchange Binance suspends trading after suspected hack linked to North Korea
SMH.com.au left
‘Biggest hack in history’: Crypto giant freezes assets after $8.9b heist
Ynetnews left
Binance reports $6.3 billion crypto breach, potentially the biggest hack in history
CNBC TV18 left
Bitcoin, cryptocurrency prices fall after Binance reports security issue leads to freezing of $2.5 billion in
Українські Національні Новини (УНН) left
Nearly $3 billion in cryptocurrency withdrawn from Binance wallets
The Irish Times left
Cryptocurrency exchange Binance freezes assets after $6.3 billion heist
Fast Company left
Binance hack: Bitcoin and other tokens fall as the crypto world is rocked by a historic attack
The Standard (HK) left
Binance's possible hack triggers US$3 billion freeze in crypto assets, bitcoin drops
The Herald left
Intelligence firm links North Korea with 6.3 billion-dollar Binance hack
Bergen Record left
Binance freezes $2.54 billion in assets as it probes hacking incident
Taiwan News left
Binance's possible hack triggers $3 billion freeze in crypto assets
Star Beacon left
Blockchain intelligence firms link North Korea to $6.3B hack on Binance
ABC7 Bay Area left
Binance estimates security breach impact at $6.3 billion
Metro.co.uk left
Crypto giant Binance hit by 'largest heist in history' after £4,700,000,000 stolen
Cybersecurity Insiders left
Phishing Attack leads to $1.6 Billion Cryptocurrency Loss at Binance

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Right-leaning 18

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