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Binance suspected of large-scale hack, with capital outflows reaching $5.8 billion, Bitcoin drops below $79,000
Binance has reportedly suffered a massive hack, resulting in outflows of up to $5.8 billion and causing market turmoil, according to Bitcoin Magazine. Following this, Bitcoin's price dropped below $79
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Lookonchain: Binance hack involves over $5.8B, with $2.41B in stablecoins frozen
Lookonchain said Binance had been hacked for more than $5.8 billion. It reported that 1.58 billion USDT and $823 million USDC, totaling $2.41 billion, had been frozen.
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According to The Defiant, Binance wallet outflows have expanded to three accounts, with 823 million USDC flowing out of hot wallet 34, and Binance 14 being emptied again 40 minutes after the initial outflow, suspected to be a hack.
On-chain records show Binance wallet outflows widening to three accounts. Some 823 million USDC left Hot Wallet 34, while Binance 14 was swept again 40 minutes after its initial outflow. The abnormal
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Binance is investigating a suspected hack, with suspicious outflows totaling $5.8 billion. Tether and Circle have frozen $1.79 billion in USDT and USDC.
After billions of dollars moved out of Binance hot wallets, Tether and Circle froze a combined $1.79 billion in USDT and USDC. Suspicious outflows were estimated at up to $5.8 billion, and Binance sai
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Binance is suspected of being hacked, with on-chain data showing $5.57 billion in outflows; Tether and Circle have frozen approximately $1.8 billion.
On-chain data shows that Binance's hot wallets, across three blockchains, experienced outflows of approximately $5.57 billion, suspected to be due to a hack. Tether and Circle have frozen $975.1 milli
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Changpeng Zhao (CZ) addresses alleged Binance hack: User funds are safe, Tether and Circle have frozen over $1.7 billion.
Changpeng Zhao (CZ) addressed the suspected hacking incident at Binance, confirming the safety of user funds and stating that it indeed appears to be a hack targeting Binance. He thanked Tether and Ci
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Crypto markets slide amid reports of potential multi-billion Binance hack
Crypto prices are sliding following news of a potential multi-billion dollar hack targeting Binance, with BNB coin down 6% in the last hour.
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Binance Wallet sees $2.77 billion outflow across five blockchains amid withdrawal concerns, but no confirmed hack.
Binance Wallet sees $2.77 billion outflow across five blockchains amid withdrawal concerns, but no confirmed hack.
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Prediction market Polymarket suffered a large-scale hack, with nearly 1,000 accounts compromised and over $2.6 million stolen.
Prediction market Polymarket has suffered a major security breach, with nearly 1,000 accounts compromised and over $2.6 million lost. Blockchain analyst Conor Grogan disclosed that a total of 995 acco
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Polymarket International Platform Suspends Trading Due to Third-Party Provider Hack
Prediction market platform Polymarket stated that its international platform is currently experiencing an outage due to a hack at an unnamed third-party provider. Traders first reported unauthorized w
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Polymarket confirmed that a third-party provider was compromised, has suspended trading, and pledged full refunds. The alleged attacker's wallet holds approximately $2.65 million in POL.
Polymarket confirmed that a third-party provider was compromised, has suspended trading, and pledged full refunds. The alleged attacker's wallet holds approximately $2.65 million in POL.
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Report: Crypto Hacks Resulted in $2.35 Billion Net Losses in 2026, CEXs and DeFi Are Primary Victims
According to data shared by Lightning.news and Bitcoin Magazine, as of 2026, net losses from cryptocurrency hacks, after freezes and returns, have reached approximately $2.35 billion. Of this, Septemb
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Bloom pledged to reimburse nine traders after $953,000 was drained from 48 wallets by Bloom bot hackers, stating that no private keys were accessed or compromised.
Bloom pledged to reimburse nine traders after $953,000 was drained from 48 wallets by Bloom bot hackers, stating that no private keys were accessed or compromised.
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Japanese forex trading platform GMO Internet Group has been hit by a cyberattack
Japanese forex trading platform GMO Internet Group has been hit by a cyberattack, with the perpetrators threatening to leak customer data unless a $50 million ransom is paid. GMO Internet Group has st
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CoinDCX stated that some users mistakenly continued to deposit funds into deprecated addresses after a July 2025 hack
India's largest crypto exchange CoinDCX has absorbed a $16 million loss after an internal process failed to move customer deposits out of a retired wallet. The Mumbai-based exchange initially dismisse
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Wallet Linked to Drift Attack Transfers $54.8M ETH to Tornado Cash
On-chain data shows that a wallet linked to the Drift Protocol attacker has transferred $54.8 million worth of ETH to the mixer Tornado Cash. Since the attack in April this year, five wallets marked b
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Hacken Report: Crypto Hacks Caused $1.18 Billion in Losses in Q3, Insufficient Audit Scope Leads to False Sense of Security for Investors
Blockchain security firm Hacken reported that there were 107 crypto hacks in Q3, resulting in losses of $1.18 billion, a 55% increase from the previous quarter. Approximately $907 million (77% of tota
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Bitget, Liquid exploits push Q3 crypto hacks toward $1.2B
According to Hacken, compromised suppliers, developer tools, and infrastructure components outside security audits drove about 77% of the quarter’s total losses.
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UNCX Vesting Pool exploited for about $86,000
Blockchain security firm Blockaid reported that the UNCX Vesting Pool was exploited for approximately $86,000. The identified transaction involved five different tokens, while the affected Ethereum co
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Hacking attempts on South Korea's central bank and state lenders exceeded 1 million in the first nine months of 2026
According to data released on Sunday by Rep. Kang Min-kuk of the People Power Party, the Bank of Korea and three state lenders recorded 1,024,478 hacking attempts through September, a 9.6% increase fr
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Wu Blockchain: North Korean hackers increasingly rely on professional cyber laundering, over $1 billion of Bybit's $1.5 billion stolen funds have been laundered.
**Wu Blockchain** reports that North Korean hackers are increasingly leveraging professional money-laundering networks to convert stolen cryptocurrency into usable funds. These intermediaries typicall
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Crypto lending has risen 55% since July, but still faces risks from AI-assisted hacks and cascading protocol failures.
Crypto lending has risen 55% since July, but still faces risks from AI-assisted hacks and cascading protocol failures.
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A legacy Keeper contract of MakerDAO was exploited, resulting in over $500,000 worth of ETH being stolen.
According to Protos, a legacy auction Keeper contract belonging to MakerDAO was exploited, resulting in the theft of over $500,000 worth of ETH. CertiK's analysis indicates that the attacker exploited
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Lookonchain: KOL Frogman's Wallets Hacked, Losing ~$4M in Crypto Assets
Lookonchain reported that two of crypto KOL Frogman's wallets were hacked, resulting in a loss of approximately $4 million. The stolen assets include 1.43 million BP ($1.77 million), 13.96 million MAR
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Binance Resumes Withdrawals After $6.3 Billion Hack, Net Outflows Exceed $3.5 Billion on Sunday
Binance has resumed withdrawal services after a $6.3 billion cryptocurrency theft, with the platform experiencing net outflows exceeding $3.5 billion on Sunday, according to DefiLlama data. Binance st
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Ethereum Validators Earn Nearly $30 Million Windfall in Binance Hacker's Rushed Trades, Hacker Loses $119 Million
Ethereum Validators Earn Nearly $30 Million Windfall in Binance Hacker's Rushed Trades, Hacker Loses $119 Million
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Binance's CZ Credits FBI for Preventing Larger Bitcoin Price Drop After $6.3 Billion Hack
Binance founder Changpeng Zhao (CZ) stated on November 1 that the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and other U.S. law enforcement agencies helped prevent an even steeper Bitcoin (BTC) price crash
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Donald Trump on Binance Hack: US to Engage Pyongyang if North Korea's Involvement Confirmed
Donald Trump told reporters at a Halloween party at Mar-a-Lago on October 31 that he was not concerned about information potentially linking North Korea to the Binance hack, stating that the situation
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Binance announced it has begun a phased resumption of withdrawals after the platform suffered a $6.3 billion hack attributed by the FBI to North Korea.
Binance announced it has begun a phased resumption of withdrawals after the platform suffered a $6.3 billion hack attributed by the FBI to North Korea.
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Binance founder CZ retweeted an official Binance message stating that Binance has recovered $6 billion in losses from hacking attacks.
Binance founder CZ retweeted an official Binance message stating that Binance has recovered $6 billion in losses from hacking attacks.
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Wu Blockchain forwarded a report from on-chain analyst Specter: North Korean hackers transferred approximately $38 million in 7 hours via Relay Protocol.
Wu Blockchain reported, citing on-chain analyst Specter, that North Korean hackers transferred approximately $38 million via Relay Protocol within 7 hours, and the transfers were still ongoing at the
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XRP falls below key 200-day moving average after Binance hack compromises $6.3 billion in customer assets; Binance has used $6.34 billion of its own funds to repurchase XRP and other tokens.
XRP has fallen below its 200-day moving average for the first time since August 2026, following a hack on Binance that affected nearly $300 million in XRP and resulted in a total of $6.3 billion in st
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FBI Attributes Over $6 Billion Binance Hack to North Korea
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has attributed the over $6 billion Binance hack to the North Korean hacking group TraderTraitor and is seeking to disrupt its money laundering pathways. Binan
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Binance aims for Nov. 1 restart, states 90% of stolen assets replenished
Binance aims for Nov. 1 restart, stating that 90% of assets stolen in the recent hack have been replenished. The exchange's new reserves page reportedly shows full backing for major tokens, with compl
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Binance on Hack: Will Absorb the Financial Impact of These Stolen Funds, Not Our Users
Binance on Hack: Will Absorb the Financial Impact of These Stolen Funds, Not Our Users
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Bloomberg: Binance Internal War Room Fought Overnight During Crypto's Largest Hack
Bloomberg reports that Binance's internal war room worked overnight to contain losses during the largest cryptocurrency hack in history. The attack reportedly began as a "rehearsal."
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Binance Co-CEO Richard Teng provided an update on the $6.3 billion theft investigation: attackers exploited EIP-7702 to bypass approvals and gain hot wallet access, then used a self-destruct mechanism to destroy their tracks.
Binance co-CEO Richard Teng provided an update on the investigation into the October 30 hack of approximately $6.3 billion, stating that multiple individuals were involved. Investigators initially sus
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Binance Co-founder Yi He: Approximately $3 billion of the $6.3 billion hack has been frozen; withdrawals are expected to resume within 42 hours.
Binance co-founder Yi He stated that a cyberattack on October 30, 2026, affected approximately $6.3 billion in assets, of which about $3 billion has been frozen with the assistance of industry partici
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Binance Co-CEO Richard Teng stated that Binance's own hot wallet was compromised in the $6.3 billion hack, but customer funds were unaffected. The company has set aside over $6.34 billion to cover all losses and plans to release an initial proof of reserves on Monday.
Binance Co-CEO Richard Teng stated that Binance's own hot wallet was compromised in the $6.3 billion hack, but customer funds were unaffected. The company has set aside over $6.34 billion to cover all
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Bitcoin shows resilience after record Binance hack, down 4% vs. 8.3% average in past incidents
Following the record $6.3 billion Binance hack, Bitcoin traded down about 4% to $77,065 on Friday afternoon, outperforming the average 8.3% drop seen in the first 24 hours after past crypto exchange e
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Coinbase leads sell-off in crypto-related stocks after Binance's $6.3 billion hack, with Circle and Strategy shares plummeting.
Coinbase leads sell-off in crypto-related stocks after Binance's $6.3 billion hack, with Circle and Strategy shares plummeting.
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Binance CEO Richard Teng stated that the company has reserved $6.34 billion to cover potential losses from hacker attacks, ensuring the safety of customer assets.
Binance CEO Teng Rongfa stated in a video address that Binance has reserved over $6.34 billion in company funds to cover losses from this week's hack, emphasizing that customer funds were never affect
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Protos Analyzes Details of Binance Ethereum Chain Hack: EIP-7702 Exploited for Specific Addresses, Approximately $2.4 Billion in Stolen Funds Frozen
Protos analyzes details of the Binance Ethereum chain hack: EIP-7702 was exploited to target specific addresses, with approximately $2.4 billion in stolen funds frozen. According to Protos, the attack
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Binance founder CZ told Musk "now is not the time for mockery" after the exchange suffered a record-breaking hack.
Binance co-founder Changpeng Zhao (CZ) responded to what he perceived as Musk's mockery regarding the $6 billion incident, which is considered the largest hack in the exchange's history, stating, "Now
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Binance hot-wallet signing compromise enabled a $6.4 billion theft using EIP-7702
Attackers exploited Ethereum's EIP-7702 upgrade to steal $6.4 billion from Binance wallets on October 29, 2026. The EIP-7702 upgrade, which allows ordinary Ethereum wallets to temporarily run smart co
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Ripple transferred a large amount of 310 million XRP after the Binance hack, drawing market attention.
On-chain data shows Ripple conducted three large transactions totaling 310 million XRP within hours. One transaction of 120 million XRP (approximately $150 million) was transferred from a Ripple-affil
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The Wall Street Journal: Binance Strives to Recover Losses in Crypto's Largest Theft, Attack Losses Exceed Exchange's Reserved Coverage
The Wall Street Journal: Binance Strives to Recover Losses in Crypto's Largest Theft, Attack Losses Exceed Exchange's Reserved Coverage
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Binance says it holds $5B in matching tokens to cover hack losses, to be included in next proof-of-reserves report
Binance says it holds $5B in matching tokens to cover hack losses, to be included in next proof-of-reserves report. The exchange previously stated it had set aside over $6.34 billion to cover losses f
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Common Bitcoin Theft Methods and Prevention Strategies Explained
As a digital asset, Bitcoin's security is receiving increasing attention. This article delves into various "schemes" behind Bitcoin theft, including exchange hacks, insider jobs, personal wallet private key leaks, hardware wallet vulnerabilities, phishing, malware, and investment scams. Through specific cases, the article reveals the dangers of these theft methods and emphasizes the critical importance of users enhancing security awareness and properly safeguarding their assets, while also pointing out the immense challenges in recovering stolen funds.
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THORChain suffers another attack, losing tens of millions of dollars, RUNE price drops over 10%.
In May 2026, cross-chain protocol THORChain experienced its fourth major security incident, incurring losses of approximately $10 million to $11 million, involving multiple blockchain networks including Bitcoin and Ethereum. The attack stemmed from a flaw in the GG20 threshold signature scheme, causing the price of RUNE tokens to drop by about 11% to 15% within hours of the news breaking. The THORChain team quickly paused the protocol and deployed a patch, emphasizing the security of user funds, but the protocol's security and decentralized stance once again drew industry attention.
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