Binance hack probe and crypto asset freeze

Binance investigates possible hack with billions in transfers frozen and liquidations surging as exchanges respond.

2 stories222 sourcesUpdated Oct 30, 2026

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Oct 30, 2026
Binance investigates billions in transfers as crypto liquidations surge amid suspected hack.
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Binance says about $3B linked to possible hack is frozen after pegging total impact near $6.3B.
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Binance Investigates Billions in Transfers as Crypto Liquidations Surge

"It does look like a hack on Binance," Zhao said, expecting user funds fully covered after outflows estimated up to $5.9B; Binance verified $2.54B frozen.

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Binance's possible hack triggers $3 billion freeze in crypto assets

Binance says about $3B linked to a possible hack is frozen after pegging total impact near $6.3B; Tether and Circle locked over $2B as crypto prices fell.

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