Binance Hacked for US$6.34 Billion in Largest Crypto Theft
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Binance, the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange, was hacked on 29 October, with US$6.34 billion stolen, the largest crypto heist in history. Reports said the hackers issued withdrawal orders to 10 blockchain networks, including Ethereum, Bitcoin and Tron, within just 20 minutes, emptying the huge digital assets. The incident was disclosed in media reports on 8 November; the reports so far give only the stolen amount, the timing of the attack and the blockchain networks involved, and do not mention Binance's follow-up handling, whether customer funds were affected or any progress in investigations.
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Binance, the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange, was hacked on 29 October, with US$6.34 billion stolen, making it the largest hacking theft in cryptocurrency history. In just 20 minutes, the hackers issued withdrawal orders across 10 blockchain networks including Ethereum, Bitcoin and Tron, emptying the huge digital assets.
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