Binance suffers massive $6.3 billion cryptocurrency heist
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Binance, TraderTraitor (suspected)
Global (Binance exchange)
October 29, 2026
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Hackers siphoned approximately $6.3 billion in cryptocurrencies from Binance wallets. The theft occurred over a 20-minute period on October 29. Crypto tracing firms link the attack to North Korean hacking group 'TraderTraitor'. Approximately 44% of the stolen funds have been frozen by various crypto firms.
- Earlier version 110/30/2026, 3:51:10 PM
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