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Hackers steal $6.3 billion from Binance in biggest crypto heist ever co-CEO responds
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Binance, the world’s top cryptocurrency exchange, fell victim to a massive heist, losing approximately $6.3 billion. Sources indicate that the breach stemmed from a compromised engineer's laptop, leading to unauthorized withdrawals. In response, Binance has paused withdrawals for essential security upgrades and has committed to compensating affected users. Ongoing efforts with law enforcement and blockchain specialists aim to trace and retrieve the lost funds.
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- https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/technology/tech-news/hackers-steal-6-3-billion-from-worlds-largest-cryptocurrency-exchange-binance-in-what-analysts-say-the-biggest-crypto-hack-ever-co-ceo-speaks-directly-about-what-happened/articleshow/135354182.cms
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- 30/10/2026 09:32 UTC
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