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Binance probes a suspected cryptocurrency breach: $6.3B affected, about $3B frozen

The Cryptonomist·October 30, 2026·1 min read
Binance probes a suspected cryptocurrency breach: $6.3B affected, about $3B frozen

Binance is investigating a suspected $6.3 billion security incident, freezing roughly $3 billion in affected assets with industry partners. The breach, disclosed on October 29, prompted service suspensions and a pledge to cover customer losses. TRM Labs suspects a North Korea-linked hacking group. Binance estimates the impact and continues its probe.

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