Binance hit by 6.3 billion dollar crypto theft
Binance executives are scrambling to recover billions of dollars after the crypto platform was hit by what is being described as the biggest heist in cryptocurrency history.
Key points
- Multiple crypto-tracing firms say notorious North Korean hackers TraderTraitor may be behind the largest digital heist in history—with billions of crypto likely gone for good.
- Hackers reportedly stole $6.3 billion from users, with analysts pointing the finger at North Korea.
Two high-profile security incidents this week, including the largest crypto theft in history, have raised custody and safety concerns.
The attack far surpasses the previous record set in February 2025, when hackers stole $1.5 billion from crypto exchange Bybit.
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CNBCOctober 31, 2026, 12:47 PM UTC →
France 24October 31, 2026, 11:16 AM UTC →
WiredOctober 30, 2026, 11:36 AM UTC →
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