Tether, Circle freeze $2.38 billion after Binance reports security incident
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- Japan Timesseen 31 Oct, 17:46headline rewritten
Binance freezes more than $2.5 billion in assets amid suspected hackHackers steal $6.3 billion from Binance in record heist blamed on North Korea - Le Figaro (France)seen 31 Oct, 17:46headline rewritten
Fonds gelés, 6,3 milliards de dollars de préjudice : la cyberattaque massive de la plateforme Binance plonge le secteur des cryptos dans la paniqueFonds gelés, 6,3 milliards de dollars de préjudice, Corée du Nord : la cyberattaque massive de la plateforme Binance plonge le secteur des cryptos dans la panique - ABC (Spain)seen 31 Oct, 17:46description edited
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La plataforma de criptomonedas Binance ha informado este jueves que ha sido víctima de un importante ataque informático que afectó fondos por alrededor de 6.300 millones de dólares , de los cuales aproximadamente la mitad quedaron congelados para evitar el robo masivo.La empresa, la mayor bolsa de modenas digitales del mundo por volumen diario de operaciones, ha publicado una serie de mensajes en la red social X, en ocasiones contradictorios, en los que aseguró que «los fondos de los usuarios...La plataforma de criptomonedas Binance ha informado este jueves de que ha sido víctima de un importante ataque informático que afectó fondos por alrededor de 6.300 millones de dólares , de los cuales aproximadamente la mitad quedaron congelados para evitar el robo masivo.La empresa, la mayor bolsa de modenas digitales del mundo por volumen diario de operaciones, ha publicado una serie de mensajes en la red social X, en ocasiones contradictorios, en los que aseguró que «los fondos de los...
- Libération (France)seen 31 Oct, 17:46headline rewritten
La plateforme de cryptomonnaies Binance victime d’une cyberattaque estimée à 6,3 milliards de dollarsCryptomonnaies : Binance victime d’une cyberattaque estimée à 6,3 milliards de dollars, elle promet de couvrir les pertes - ANSA (Italy)seen 31 Oct, 17:46headline rewritten
Piattaforma crypto Binance conferma il cyber attacco, congelati oltre 2,5 miliardiMaxi-attacco hacker a Binance in soli 20 minuti, 'è il furto del secolo'
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Thu, 29 October 2026
1 report- Channel News Asia22:26first to report
Fri, 30 October 2026
56 reports- DW Top Stories00:55
Crypto platform Binance has suspended trading following a suspected hack now linked to North Korea. The disruption has left users unable to trade on the cryptocurrency platform while the suspected breach is investigated.
- Japan Times02:02edited after publishing
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Binance freezes more than $2.5 billion in assets amid suspected hackCryptocurrency prices fell on the news, while Binance halted withdrawals and said it would cover the losses.
- aol.com02:19
Binance is investigating a hack potentially worth billions, while Polymarket said it would reimburse users affected by a separate security breach.
- Le Figaro (France)02:32edited after publishing
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Fonds gelés, 6,3 milliards de dollars de préjudice : la cyberattaque massive de la plateforme Binance plonge le secteur des cryptos dans la paniqueRÉCIT - Binance a confirmé qu’elle avait été victime d’un important piratage dont le préjudice est estimé à quelque 6,3 milliards de dollars, la moitié des fonds ayant été gelés pour empêcher un siphonnage total.
- The Hill02:41
A suspected hack at Binance prompted cryptocurrency firms to freeze about $3 billion in assets, the company said on Thursday. The exchange, which described the situation as a "security issue," has temporarily suspended deposits and withdrawals while it "conducts security checks, freezes funds, and works with law enforcement." It vowed to cover all losses. "It...
- Anadolu Agency (AA)03:46
Estimated total impact sits at around $6.3B
- netscape.com04:15
4 reprints
- wjct.org30 Oct, 11:21their copy
- wsiu.org30 Oct, 11:21their copy
- wbaa.org30 Oct, 11:21their copy
- PBS NewsHour30 Oct, 14:25their copy
- netscape.com04:15
- brudirect.com04:15
- milwaukeesun.com04:15
Cryptocurrency exchange Binance has frozen around USD 3 billion in digital assets linked to a potential security breach and temporarily suspended all deposits and withdrawals as it investigates the incident in coordination with law enforcement agencies and industry partners. In a series of updates on its official X account, Binance said its security teams were reviewing the incident and tracing affected assets, while assuring users that their funds remained safe. "Our teams are aware of reports...
- geo.tv04:51
User funds are completely safe: Binance.Scope of heist has not immediately known.Prices of most major cryptos fell on news.Cryptocurrency platform Binance said on Thursday it had fallen victim to a major hack and indicated that more than $2.5...
- France Info (France)06:17
Selon le co-PDG de la plateforme, la cyberattaque pourrait avoir débuté par le piratage de l'ordinateur d'un ingénieur informatique, permettant à un attaquant d'effectuer des retraits non autorisés. "Il ne s'agissait pas d'une simple action en un clic", précise-t-il, soulignant la complexité de l'opération.
- Le Monde (France)06:41
La plateforme a publié sur X plusieurs messages contradictoires, assurant d’abord que tous les fonds déposés par ses clients sur son site étaient « totalement à l’abri », avant d’affirmer, un peu plus tard, qu’elle couvrirait « toutes les pertes ».
- ABC (Spain)06:43edited after publishing
La plataforma de criptomonedas Binance ha informado este jueves de que ha sido víctima de un importante ataque informático que afectó fondos por alrededor de 6.300 millones de dólares , de los cuales aproximadamente la mitad quedaron congelados para evitar el robo masivo.La empresa, la mayor bolsa de modenas digitales del mundo por volumen diario de operaciones, ha publicado una serie de mensajes en la red social X, en ocasiones contradictorios, en los que aseguró que «los fondos de los...
- Tagesschau (Germany)07:24
Die weltgrößte Kryptobörse Binance ist offenbar Opfer einer massiven Cyberattacke geworden. Betroffen sind Digitalwährungen im Wert von mehr als sechs Milliarden Dollar. Was bedeutet das für Kunden?
- Libération (France)07:45edited after publishing
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La plateforme de cryptomonnaies Binance victime d’une cyberattaque estimée à 6,3 milliards de dollarsLa plateforme d’échanges a dit jeudi 29 octobre avoir subi un gigantesque piratage, qui aurait été commis par un groupe nord-coréen. Tous les dépôts et les retraits ont été «suspendus temporairement».
- cityam.com07:51
The world's largest cryptocurrency firm has been hit by the most severe hack in history, affecting several billion dollars of digital assets
- rappler.com08:50
North Korean hacking unit TraderTraitor targets Binance wallets on 10 blockchains, moving the funds out in about 20 minutes
- asiaone.com08:57
US-based blockchain intelligence firm TRM said a North Korea hacking unit was likely behind the theft of more than US$6 billion (S$8 billion) on the world's biggest cryptocurrency exchange, Binance.Binance said late on Thursday (Oct 30) that approximately US$6.3 billion was impacted, which its founder described as "like a hack".The company said it worked with blockchain partners to freeze affected...
- Times of India09:32
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.
- ANSA (Italy)09:37edited after publishing
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Piattaforma crypto Binance conferma il cyber attacco, congelati oltre 2,5 miliardiNel mirino i cybercriminali di TraderTraitor legati a Pyongyang
- pakobserver.net10:32
ISLAMABAD – A huge numbers of investors from across the globe including Pakistan are concerned about withdraws of funds from Binance after $6.3 billion
- abc30.com10:54
Binance said its initial investigation into a security incident suggests an attacker may have gained access through a compromised laptop belonging to an engineer.
- Google News - Top Stories11:12
Binance Suspends Withdrawals After Crypto Hackers Steal $6.3 Billion The New York Times Binance hack - who is behind it, is my money safe and what we know so far BBC Tech scare trade hits Nasdaq futures while crypto reels from its biggest-ever hack CNBC Crypto industry suffers 'largest bank heist in human history' as billions stolen in Binance hack Sky News Clues Point to Familiar Culprit in Massive Binance Crypto Heist: North Korea WSJ
- NPR News11:21
It wasn't immediately clear the extent of the damage hackers might have been able to cause, and Binance had not explicitly confirmed that funds had been pilfered. The company said its teams are "working around the clock" to resolve the issue.
- mercurynews.com11:24
Blockchain intelligence firm TRM says a North Korean hacking unit was likely behind a massive hack at cryptocurrency exchange Binance.
2 reprints
- ky3.com30 Oct, 09:15their copy
- wccbcharlotte.com30 Oct, 18:18their copy
- orissapost.com11:26
New York: US-based blockchain intelligence firm TRM said a North Korean hacking unit was likely behind the theft of more than USD 6 billion on the world’s biggest cryptocurrency exchange, Binance. Binance said late Thursday that approximately USD 6.3 billion was impacted, which its founder described as “like a hack.” Also Read Markets rally for […]
- Google News - Top Stories11:36
The $6.3 Billion Binance Hack Was Pulled Off in Just 20 Minutes WIRED 'Bad time to troll': Binance cofounder Changpeng Zhao asks Elon Musk for 'respect' after post about bitcoin hack CNBC How big a deal is the $6.3bn crypto heist, who did it, and are investments safe? The Guardian Binance Suspends Withdrawals After Crypto Hackers Steal $6.3 Billion The New York Times Massive crypto hack probably the largest theft of digital currencies in history The Washington Post
- ecr.co.za11:45
Binance estimates a $6.3bn impact from a major hack, with about $3bn frozen as the crypto exchange investigates the security breach.
- Channel News Asia11:47
- Channel News Asia11:53
- Il Fatto Quotidiano (Italy)12:13
Un “attacco complesso” il cui “impatto totale stimato si attesta intorno ai 6,3 miliardi di dollari”. Binance, la più grande piattaforma di scambio di criptovalute al mondo per volume di transazioni giornaliere, ha reso noto un problema di sicurezza causato da un attacco hacker. “È il più grande attacco informatico della storia”, ha commentato Aravind […] L'articolo Maxi cyber-attacco a Binance: 6,3 miliardi di dollari spostati in 20 minuti. Analisti Usa: “Opera di hacker della Nord Corea”...
- Tagesschau (Germany)12:32
Beim Hackerangriff auf die Kryptobörse Binance geht es um Digitalwährungen in Milliardenhöhe. Cybersicherheitsexperte Mirko Ross erklärt, warum die Spur nach Nordkorea führt und was Anleger beachten sollten.
- Al Jazeera English12:38
The world’s largest crypto exchange halts withdrawals as the theft is linked to North Korean hackers.
- NPR News13:01
The world's biggest cryptocurrency exchange reported Thursday that approximately $6.3 billion was impacted in an apparent hack.
- Google News - Top Stories13:01
Blockchain intelligence firms link North Korea to $6.3B hack on Binance NPR Binance’s $6.3 Billion Hack Is Just the Start of a Risky New Era The New York Times Why bitcoin held up better after the record Binance hack CNBC Binance hack updates: US Secret Service says it is helping to track funds stolen from crypto firm in $6.3bn hack BBC Massive crypto hack probably the largest theft of digital currencies in history The Washington Post
- Google News - Top Stories13:28
'Bad time to troll': Binance cofounder Changpeng Zhao asks Elon Musk for 'respect' after post about bitcoin hack CNBC Massive crypto hack probably the largest theft of digital currencies in history The Washington Post What to Know About the Binance Hack The New York Times Binance hack updates: North Korea could be behind $6.3bn hack of crypto exchange BBC Crypto industry suffers 'largest bank heist in human history' as billions stolen in Binance hack Sky News
- Le Figaro (France)13:50Cyberattaque contre Binance : comment des plateformes de cryptomonnaies peuvent se faire dévaliser ?
DÉCRYPTAGE - Le leader des plateformes d’échange d’argent numérique, Binance, a été victime d’une attaque dont le préjudice pourrait atteindre 6,3 milliards de dollars. Si les cryptoactifs peuvent être volés par piratage, ils doivent, comme l’argent sale réel, être blanchis via de complexes opérations.
- Google News - Top Stories14:02
North Korean hackers steal over $6 billion from the largest cryptocurrency exchange KOMO The $6.3 Billion Binance Hack Was Pulled Off in Just 20 Minutes WIRED 'Sentiment will take a hit': Binance $6.3 billion hack rattles bitcoin, crypto market Yahoo Finance What Protections Exist for Binance’s Customers? The New York Times Blockchain intelligence firms link North Korea to $6.3B hack on Binance NPR
- Channel News Asia14:03
- fox2detroit.com14:53
Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, is investigating a potential security breach that the company estimates could have affected more than $6.3 billion in assets.
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- fox5atlanta.com30 Oct, 14:53their copy
- The Hill15:40
A North Korea-based cybercrime group appears to be behind a $6.3 billion hack of the cryptocurrency exchange Binance, according to two blockchain intelligence firms. Both TRM Labs and Chainalysis tied the largest crypto hack on record to TraderTraitor, a North Korean hacking unit that has previously targeted the digital asset industry. Billions of dollars' worth...
- Le Figaro (France)15:59
ANALYSE - 6,36 milliards de dollars envolés en une vingtaine de minutes, des retraits suspendus et des clients à rassurer. Après cette cyberattaque d’une ampleur inédite, le géant mondial des cryptomonnaies assure pouvoir couvrir toutes les pertes. Mais sa solidité financière est mise à l’épreuve.
- BBC News World16:03
The cyber-attack, which the company describes as complex, is believed to be the largest ever of its kind.
- cointelegraph.com16:53
Catch up on Cointelegraph’s live coverage of Binance’s $6.3 billion hack, including the investigation, industry response and plans to reopen withdrawals.
- cointelegraph.com17:48
Crypto-linked shares underperformed major US stock indexes Friday as markets continued to assess the impact of Binance’s $6.3 billion security breach.
- helsinkitimes.fi18:06
Hackers have stolen approximately $6.3 billion (€5.4 billion) from Binance, the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange, in what investigators describe as the biggest known financial theft in history. Blockchain researchers have linked the attack to North Korean hackers, while US authorities have joined efforts to trace the stolen assets. The breach occurred late on Thursday, with most of the cryptocurrency transferred from Binance-controlled wallets in approximately 20 minutes. The exchange...
- MercoPress (South America)18:18
Hackers stole about US$6.3 billion in cryptocurrency from Binance, the world’s largest digital asset exchange, in the biggest theft in the sector’s history, which the US Secret Service is investigating with other agencies. Blockchain analytics firms point to a hacking group linked to North Korea, though there has been no official attribution.
- aol.com18:49
Bitcoin, which earlier this year shook off its crypto-winter doldrums to clamber back over $80,000, is now below $77,000 amid a high-profile hack of crypto exchange Binance.
- Google News - Top Stories19:39
Binance loses $6.3 billion in crypto heist—what happens to your money when an exchange gets hacked CNBC Binance’s $6.3 Billion Hack Is Just the Start of a Risky New Era The New York Times BTC news: Bitcoin stolen from Binance tops Tesla’s holdings and is over twice El Salvador’s reserve CoinDesk Gone in 20 minutes: How the biggest heist in crypto history unfolded Reuters 'Bad time to troll': Binance co-founder Zhao asks Musk for support after hack CNBC
- ANSA (Italy)19:57
Rubati 6,3 miliardi. Sospetti su un gruppo nordcoreano che raccoglie fondi per Kim
- Google News - Top Stories20:00
North Korean hackers likelinked to record-breaking $6.3 billion Binance crypto heist Yahoo Finance How Binance Is Racing to Cover Losses in the Biggest Heist in Crypto History WSJ Crypto’s Biggest Heist Ever The Atlantic The $6.3 Billion Binance Hack Was Pulled Off in Just 20 Minutes WIRED What Protections Exist for Binance’s Customers? The New York Times
- Tagesschau (Germany)20:21
Nach einem Hackerangriff mit einem Schaden von 6,3 Milliarden Dollar will Binance alle Verluste ersetzen. Der Fall zeigt, wie verwundbar Kryptowerte sind, und wirft Fragen zur Sicherheit digitaler Anlagen auf.
- Google News - Top Stories21:05
How hard is it to recover the $6.3 billion hackers stole from Binance? CBS News What Protections Exist for Binance’s Customers? The New York Times Behind the Scenes of Crypto’s Biggest Nightmare: a Record-Breaking Cyber Heist WSJ Binance loses $6.3 billion in crypto heist—what happens to your money when an exchange gets hacked CNBC Blockchain intelligence firms link North Korea to $6.3B hack on Binance NPR
- Index.hr (Croatia)22:26
S NAJVEĆE kriptomjenjačnice Binance ukradeno je preko 6 mlrd. dolara, što otvara pitanje sigurnosti. Iako će Binance pokriti gubitke, stručnjaci upozoravaju na rizike centraliziranih platformi.
- PBS NewsHour23:50
Binance, the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange, says it's working to recover funds after the biggest crypto heist in history. The company halted withdrawals after hackers made off with $6 billion in assets. The cyber heist is raising questions about the security of crypto and who pulled this off. Geoff Bennett discussed more with Geoff White, author of "The Lazarus Heist."
Sat, 31 October 2026
12 reports- Google News - Top Stories01:04
What to know about the $6.3B hack on Binance, likely the biggest-ever crypto theft AP News Expert warns of 'AI hacking bloodbath' following massive Binance cryptocurrency theft Fox Business World in Brief: Tech stock slump continues; Hackers attempt a crypto heist The Economist Blockchain intelligence firms link North Korea to $6.3B hack on Binance NPR What Protections Exist for Binance’s Customers? The New York Times
- Google News - Top Stories02:12
Why North Korea's 'elite' hackers are the prime suspect in major Binance hack BBC Binance’s $6.3 Billion Hack Is Just the Start of a Risky New Era The New York Times How Binance Is Racing to Cover Losses in the Biggest Heist in Crypto History WSJ A Very Bad 24 Hours for Crypto The Atlantic 'Bad time to troll': Binance co-founder Zhao asks Musk for support after hack CNBC
- Japan Times02:47
The $6.3 billion heist has exposed the vulnerabilities of crypto exchanges just as they become more embedded in mainstream finance.
- Japan Times02:49
The $6.3 billion cryptocurrency heist shows that however sophisticated the fortifications, high-tech criminals are still finding a way in.
- El País (Spain)04:30
Un grupo de ciberdelincuentes norcoreanos se hizo con 6.300 millones de la mayor plataforma cripto del mundo
- Index.hr (Croatia)09:48
DVIJE analitičke tvrtke s velikom sigurnošću povezuju sjevernokorejsku hakersku skupinu Lazarus s rekordnom pljačkom mjenjačnice Binance teškom 6,3 milijarde dolara.
- Google News - Top Stories10:33
How suspected North Korean hackers swiped billions in crypto in only minutes The Washington Post How North Korea perfected the crypto heist Axios Expert warns of 'AI hacking bloodbath' following massive Binance cryptocurrency theft Fox Business A Very Bad 24 Hours for Crypto The Atlantic Binance’s $6.3 billion hack raises questions about crypto wallet safety CNBC
- Libération (France)12:16
Si les premiers éléments sont encore parcellaires, l’analyse des transferts opérés par les pirates permet d’ébaucher le déroulement de ce casse numérique, dans lequel plusieurs experts voient la main de la Corée du Nord.
- Google News - Top Stories14:29
How Binance’s $6.3 Billion Hack Went Down The New York Times Binance says 90% of $6.3 billion hack losses are now covered, plans to resume withdrawals Sunday CNBC How suspected North Korean hackers swiped billions in crypto in only minutes The Washington Post A Very Bad 24 Hours for Crypto The Atlantic What to know about the $6.3B hack on Binance, likely the biggest-ever crypto theft PBS
- Slobodna Dalmacija (Croatia)15:25
Dvije vodeće tvrtke specijalizirane za analizu blockchain tehnologije tvrde da imaju čvrste dokaze koji upućuju na to da iza spektakularnog hakerskog napada na Binance, najveću svjetsku mjenjačnicu kriptovaluta, stoji skupina povezana sa sjevernokorejskim režimom. U napadu je ukradena digitalna imov...
- PBS NewsHour16:14
Here's what we know about the hack, possible North Korean involvement and Binance's investigation.
- BBC News World16:32
Two analytics firms say they have robust intelligence pointing to a North Korean state-backed group as the likely culprit.