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Binance, crypto and hacks: What to know about keeping coin safe as cyber criminals advance

The Binance hack of $6.3 billion, the largest crypto theft ever, is a wake-up call for investors to understand how coin is guarded and the risk of losing it.

✦ Extractive summary — built from the sources' own reporting•From 2 sources•1 min read•Updated October 31, 2026, 2:26 PM UTC

The Binance hack has thrust cryptocurrencies back into headlines - but what are they and how do they work?

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