Binance $5.6 billion crypto hack and withdrawal suspension
Hackers stole an estimated $5.6 billion in cryptocurrency from Binance, the world's largest crypto exchange, prompting the company to pause withdrawals while Circle and Tether froze impacted funds during the ongoing investigation.
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centerindependentOct 31, 2026Bitcoin stolen from Binance tops Tesla’s holdings and is over twice El Salvador’s reserve
The 18,270 BTC haul is worth about $1.4 billion and comes within 442 coins of SpaceX’s disclosed holdings. Blockchain investigators link the attack to North Korea.
CoindeskOpen article- leftmainstreamOct 31, 2026
Iran says four tankers on fire after striking mines in Hormuz
Iran's Revolutionary Guard says four tankers have caught fire in the Strait of Hormuz.
Al JazeeraOpen article - centermainstreamOct 31, 2026
The Papers: 'Rush to recover stolen $6bn' and 'War on wind farms'
The theft of billions of dollars from Binance, the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange, makes Saturday's front pages.
BBC NewsOpen article - centermainstreamOct 30, 2026
Crypto Hack Reignites Regulatory Debate
A $6 billion crypto hack is putting digital-asset security back in the spotlight. Former CFTC chairman J. Christopher Giancarlo, known as “CryptoDad”, argues the attack exposed vulnerabilities at an individual firm rather than a failure of underlying blockchain technology. He is also calling for the US to take a more aggressive approach to state-sponsored cyberattacks. He joins Bloomberg Businessweek Daily to discuss the fallout from the hack and why he believes prediction markets should be regulated federally by the CFTC rather than by individual states. (Source: Bloomberg)
BloombergOpen article 
centerindependentOct 30, 2026Binance hackers raced to move billions before it could be frozen
Attackers raced to convert stolen stablecoins into crypto that issuers could not freeze as industry players like Tether and Circle moved to immobilize billions of dollars in assets.
Coin TelegraphOpen article
centermainstreamOct 30, 2026Trump says US looking into Binance hack: 'We don't know' if North Korea responsible
President Trump said Friday his administration is looking into the $6.3 billion hacking of the cryptocurrency exchange Binance, the largest such hack on record. “We don’t know,” Trump said in the Oval Office when asked if the hack should be attributed to a suspected North Korean hacker group. “We’re looking at that,” he continued. TraderTraitor,...
The HillOpen article- rightindependentOct 30, 2026
*IRAN REPORTS FOURTH TANKER INCIDENT IN HORMUZ ON FRIDAY: IRIB
*IRAN REPORTS FOURTH TANKER INCIDENT IN HORMUZ ON FRIDAY: IRIB — @zerohedge Oct 30, 2026
Zero HedgeOpen article 
leftsocialOct 30, 2026Trump: "They're saying they are guaranteeing it or something. They are. But it was a hack. That's the problem. You know the old fashioned way where you used to sign a check -- people never see the money anymore. So I've always felt it was a little bit dangerous."
Trump: "They're saying they are guaranteeing it or something. They are. But it was a hack. That's the problem. You know the old fashioned way where you used to sign a check -- people never see the money anymore. So I've always felt it was a little bit dangerous." Video — Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) Oct 30, 2026
Aaron RuparOpen article- rightindependentOct 30, 2026
*TRUMP: 'I THINK WE HAVE A SHOT' AT GOP DOING WELL IN MIDTERMS *TRUMP: LOOKING AT WHETHER BINANCE HACK IS BY NORTH KOREA
*TRUMP: 'I THINK WE HAVE A SHOT' AT GOP DOING WELL IN MIDTERMS *TRUMP: LOOKING AT WHETHER BINANCE HACK IS BY NORTH KOREA — @zerohedge Oct 30, 2026
Zero HedgeOpen article - rightindependentOct 30, 2026
Lula Shock, AI Block, & New Smoking Barrels: October Spooks Bond Vigilantes Into Midterms...
Lula Shock, AI Block, & New Smoking Barrels: October Spooks Bond Vigilantes Into Midterms... zerohedge.com/markets/lula-s… — @zerohedge Oct 30, 2026
Zero HedgeOpen article 
centerindependentOct 30, 2026Experts divided over Binance hack asset freezes, warn recovery is another matter
Tether, Circle and others moved within hours to block billions in stolen crypto, but legal experts question whether smaller victims would get the same protection.
CoindeskOpen article- rightindependentOct 30, 2026
VIX smashing in force
VIX smashing in force — @zerohedge Oct 30, 2026
Zero HedgeOpen article 
rightmainstreamOct 30, 2026What to know about the $6.3B hack on Binance, likely the biggest-ever crypto theft
Binance, the world's biggest cryptocurrency exchange, said Friday that hackers stole more than $6 billion in what appears to be the largest cryptocurrency heist on record. Blockchain firms have pointed to the attack coming from a North Korean hacking unit.
The Washington TimesOpen article- centermainstreamOct 30, 2026
Chainalysis says Binance hackers used automated money-laundering patterns not seen before; Elliptic: almost all of the $6.3B was taken in the first 30 minutes (Financial Times)
Financial Times : Chainalysis says Binance hackers used automated money-laundering patterns not seen before; Elliptic: almost all of the $6.3B was taken in the first 30 minutes — North Korean hackers' attack on Binance takes crypto theft to an unprecedented scale — The largest financial theft in history took no more than 30 minutes.
TechmemeOpen article 
centermainstreamOct 30, 2026North Korean hackers pull off a $6.3 billion crypto heist in one of the biggest thefts so far
North Korean hackers allegedly stole $6.36 billion in cryptocurrency from Binance across 10 blockchains. While cryptocurrency issuers and networks froze approximately $2.7 billion, the remaining stolen assets pose a major challenge.
Digital TrendsOpen article- centermainstreamOct 30, 2026
$6.3bn in 30 minutes: how the world’s biggest heist unfolded
North Korean hackers’ attack on Binance takes crypto theft to an unprecedented scale
Financial TimesOpen article 
leftmainstreamOct 30, 2026Binance Was Hacked. What Protections Exist for Crypto Customers?
After a $6.3 billion hack, the company said it was going to reimburse customers who have losses.
The New York TimesOpen article- centermainstreamOct 30, 2026
Binance hack: Investigators in a 'cat and mouse game' to recover $6.3 billion in stolen funds
More than $6 billion in crypto was stolen from Binance, setting off a race to recover the funds before North Korea-linked hackers can launder them into cash.
CNBCOpen article - centermainstreamOct 30, 2026
Why bitcoin held up better after the record Binance hack
Bitcoin was trading down about 4% on Friday afternoon, less than a day after the biggest crypto hack in history.
CNBCOpen article - rightsocialOct 30, 2026
BREAKING: North Korea is being blamed for stealing more than $6 billion from Binance, per the Telegraph
BREAKING: North Korea is being blamed for stealing more than $6 billion from Binance, per the Telegraph — @unusual_whales Oct 30, 2026
Unusual WhalesOpen article 
centerindependentOct 30, 2026Coinbase leads crypto stock selloff following $6.3B Binance hack
Circle, Strategy and other crypto-linked stocks fell sharply Friday, a day after Binance disclosed a $6.3 billion security breach.
Coin TelegraphOpen article
leftmainstreamOct 30, 2026How crypto hacking funds isolated North Korea’s nuclear programme
Cryptocurrency theft is estimated to generate half of the country’s foreign currency income North Korea plays by its own rules. The isolated, secretive and autocratic country is largely cut off from the world’s economic system – but when it comes to generating foreign earnings it relies on some of the world’s most sophisticated hacking. Experts, such as TRM Labs, quickly attributed the extraordinary $6.3bn (£4.7bn) Binance cryptocurrency theft to TraderTraitor, an elite North Korean hacking unit that has also been known as the Lazarus Group. Though the link may not be proven yet, the pattern of behaviour is familiar. Continue reading...
The GuardianOpen article- leftmainstreamOct 30, 2026
The $6.3 billion Binance hack has been linked to North Korean hackers
Investigators linked Binance's $6.3 billion hack to North Korea's TraderTraitor group. The exchange says it will cover losses.
MashableOpen article 
leftmainstreamOct 30, 2026How Hackers Stole $6.3 Billion From Binance in Minutes
Blockchain observers say North Korea was behind the record-breaking theft, while an Ethereum upgrade helped one attacker-controlled contract drain billions in minutes.
GizmodoOpen article
leftmainstreamOct 30, 2026Binance’s $6.3 Billion Hack Is Just the Start of a Risky New Era
The largest cyber heist in history came as attackers increasingly use artificial intelligence and other advanced techniques to steal crypto and quickly launder the funds.
The New York TimesOpen article
centerindependentOct 30, 2026Recap: How Binance’s record $6.3B hack unfolded
A recap of Cointelegraph’s live coverage of the Binance hack, including early breach reports and the exchange’s full reimbursement pledge.
Coin TelegraphOpen article- centermainstreamOct 30, 2026
Crypto giant Binance attempting to recover $6.3bn stolen in hack linked to North Korea
The cyber-attack, which the company describes as complex, is believed to be the largest ever of its kind.
BBC NewsOpen article 
leftmainstreamOct 30, 2026Binance Lost Over $6 Billion in Crypto Hack. Here’s What to Know.
Hackers made off with around $6 billion in digital currency in what could be the biggest crypto heist in history. Binance said it will cover the losses.
The New York TimesOpen article
centerindependentOct 30, 2026Binance uncovers wider breach in $6.3 billion exploit, targets Sunday withdrawal restart
CEO Richard Teng said hackers erased evidence and bypassed security checks. Binance plans to publish its proof of reserves Monday.
CoindeskOpen article- leftmainstreamOct 30, 2026
WATCH: What we know about Binance security breach
Dave Merkel, co-founder and CEO of cybersecurity company Expel, talks about the major breach.
ABC NewsOpen article 
centerindependentOct 30, 2026Bitcoin risks worst October in 12 years as tech sell-off spreads to gold
Bitcoin circled $77,000 as crypto markets navigated US stock-market downside, while the gold price fell to its lowest in a year.
Coin TelegraphOpen article
rightsocialOct 30, 2026Binance was hacked for $6 billion and bitcoin only sold off 5%. This tells us a lot about the health of the bitcoin market now. I explained to @Varneyco this morning. Spooky season is upon us!
Binance was hacked for $6 billion and bitcoin only sold off 5%. This tells us a lot about the health of the bitcoin market now. I explained to @Varneyco this morning. Spooky season is upon us! Video — Anthony Pompliano 🌪 (@APompliano) Oct 30, 2026
Anthony PomplianoOpen article
centermainstreamOct 30, 2026North Korea linked to $6.3B Binance hack
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...
The HillOpen article
leftmainstreamOct 30, 2026Binance Hack Sends Crypto Stocks Tumbling
The rout hit publicly traded crypto exchanges and fintech companies, as well as cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin.
The New York TimesOpen article
centermainstreamOct 30, 2026‘Largest Crypto Hack in History’: Binance Loses More Than $6B
It’s a bad week to own crypto.
CNETOpen article- centermainstreamOct 30, 2026
‘Largest Crypto Hack in History’: Binance Loses More Than $6B
It’s a bad week to own crypto.
CNETOpen article - centermainstreamOct 30, 2026
North Koreans Likely Behind Binance Hack, Now the Largest Crypto Heist
Two cryptocurrency tracking firms uncover evidence that a North Korean state-sponsored group, TraderTraitor, is behind the $6.3 billion hack of Binance, a crypto exchange.
PCMagOpen article - centermainstreamOct 30, 2026
CZ Tells Musk ‘Bad Time to Troll’ After Record Binance Hack
In the midst of the fallout from what is considered the largest hack on record, the co-founder of Binance Holdings Ltd., Changpeng “CZ” Zhao, had yet another issue to deal with: the apparent trolling about the $6 billion incident by the world’s richest man.
BloombergOpen article - centermainstreamOct 30, 2026
Binance says it has reserved $6.34B+ in company funds, including $5B already held in impacted token assets, to deal with the fallout from the $6.3B hack (Rajveer Singh Pardesi/Reuters)
Rajveer Singh Pardesi / Reuters : Binance says it has reserved $6.34B+ in company funds, including $5B already held in impacted token assets, to deal with the fallout from the $6.3B hack — Binance said on Friday it has reserved more than $6.34 billion in company funds, including $5 billion already held in impacted token assets …
TechmemeOpen article - rightindependentOct 30, 2026
Binance hack came just as algos were about to figure out that if the AI debt bubble is over, only the good old Treasury bubble remains
Binance hack came just as algos were about to figure out that if the AI debt bubble is over, only the good old Treasury bubble remains — @zerohedge Oct 30, 2026
Zero HedgeOpen article - centermainstreamOct 30, 2026
Containing the Binance Hack Hinges on Vow to Make Traders Whole
The $6.3 billion crypto heist that unfolded on Thursday evening was unprecedented.
BloombergOpen article - rightmainstreamOct 30, 2026
The Largest Heist in History: Hackers Steal $6 Billion in Crypto from Binance
Binance, the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange, suspended withdrawals after hackers stole $6 billion from its digital wallets in what is being described as the biggest financial heist on record. The post The Largest Heist in History: Hackers Steal $6 Billion in Crypto from Binance appeared first on Breitbart .
Breitbart EntertainmentOpen article 
centerindependentOct 30, 2026Wall Street analysts urge investors to buy crypto stocks after $6.3 billion Binance hack
Analysts at Cantor Fitzgerald, TD Cowen and Compass Point say the $6.3 billion Binance hack is unlikely to derail the crypto market's recovery.
CoindeskOpen article- centermainstreamOct 30, 2026
North Korean hackers blamed for stealing record $6.3B in Binance breach
Hackers working for North Korea are suspected of hacking a Binance employee's laptop, which allowed the theft of billions in crypto.
TechCrunchOpen article 
centermainstreamOct 30, 2026Hackers steal $6.3 billion from Binance in record crypto heist
Binance scrambles to freeze billions after record-breaking hack linked to North Korea.
Ars TechnicaOpen article
centerindependentOct 30, 2026Grok AI Predicts Wild Bitcoin Price Amid $6.3Bn Binance Hack
Even as the largest exchange hack in history continues, Elon Musk’s Grok AI predicts something potentially historic could happen to Bitcoin by January 1, 2027. The Binance hack currently stands at $6.3Bn in stolen funds against over $3Bn in frozen assets, and the exchange’s proactive response has muted the market’s reaction to such a monumental […] The post Grok AI Predicts Wild Bitcoin Price Amid $6.3Bn Binance Hack appeared first on Cryptonews .
Crypto NewsOpen article- centermainstreamOct 30, 2026
'Bad time to troll': Binance cofounder Changpeng Zhao asks Elon Musk for 'respect' after post about bitcoin hack
Binance co-founder Changpeng Zhao asked Elon Musk to stop “trolling” after a $6.3 billion hack, pointing to Binance’s $1 billion-plus SpaceX stake.
CNBCOpen article - centermainstreamOct 30, 2026
What we know about the $6.3bn Binance hack
Analysis suggests hackers bypassed standard methods used in crypto thefts
Financial TimesOpen article - rightmainstreamOct 30, 2026
High-tech robbers snatch $6.3 billion from Binance crypto exchange
Binance, the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange, said late Thursday that a major security incident had an estimated total impact of about $6.3 billion -- in what analysts say is the largest crypto theft on record.
The Washington TimesOpen article 
centerindependentOct 30, 2026Binance working with FBI to recover assets following $6.3B hack
Binance is working with law enforcement to recover $3 billion that is frozen, after setting aside more than $6.3 billion from the company’s funds to cover the shortfall.
Coin TelegraphOpen article- leftmainstreamOct 30, 2026
Blockchain intelligence firms link North Korea to $6.3B hack on Binance
The world's biggest cryptocurrency exchange reported Thursday that approximately $6.3 billion was impacted in an apparent hack.
National Public RadioOpen article 
centerindependentOct 30, 2026Binance says it holds $5B in matching tokens to cover hack losses
The exchange said it set aside more than $6.34 billion to cover losses and would include the assets in its next proof-of-reserves report.
Coin TelegraphOpen article- rightsocialOct 30, 2026
One of the largest crypto exchanges gets hacked for $6 billion and bitcoin sold off less than 5%? Bullish.
One of the largest crypto exchanges gets hacked for $6 billion and bitcoin sold off less than 5%? Bullish. — Anthony Pompliano 🌪 (@APompliano) Oct 30, 2026
Anthony PomplianoOpen article - leftmainstreamOct 30, 2026
Binance says $6.3bn stolen in biggest crypto heist in history: What we know
The world’s largest crypto exchange halts withdrawals as the theft is linked to North Korean hackers.
Al JazeeraOpen article - rightindependentOct 30, 2026
Futures Slide As AI Reckoning Claims Amazon, Intel; Oil Jumps On Hormuz Tanker Hits
Futures Slide As AI Reckoning Claims Amazon, Intel; Oil Jumps On Hormuz Tanker Hits zerohedge.com/markets/future… — @zerohedge Oct 30, 2026
Zero HedgeOpen article - rightindependentOct 30, 2026
Top Overnight News Disappointing reports from technology heavyweights including have fueled fears over massive AI spending, with Nasdaq 100 constituents already wiping out more than $1.2 trillion in market capitalization this month. BBG Intel plummeted in late trading after its revenue forecast missed analysts’ estimates, hurt by a PC slump and supply snags. also dropped after reporting greater-than-anticipated capital spending and the slowest growth in the core e-commerce business in three years. BBG Binance estimated $6.3 billion in funds was impacted in crypto’s biggest-ever hack, which TRM Labs attributed to North Korea. The exchange suspended withdraw
Top Overnight News Disappointing reports from technology heavyweights including Amazon.com have fueled fears over massive AI spending, with Nasdaq 100 constituents already wiping out more than $1.2 trillion in market capitalization this month. BBG Intel plummeted in late trading after its revenue forecast missed analysts’ estimates, hurt by a PC slump and supply snags. Amazon.com also dropped after reporting greater-than-anticipated capital spending and the slowest growth in the core e-commerce business in three years. BBG Binance estimated $6.3 billion in funds was impacted in crypto’s biggest-ever hack, which TRM Labs attributed to North Korea. The exchange suspended withdrawals and pledged to cover losses. Digital tokens fell. BBG Brent topped $117 on signs the US may resume strikes on Iran after the midterms. Qatari mediators returned to Tehran for deal talks coordinated with Washington. BBG Iran claims 2 oil tankers hit by incidents, stopped in Hormuz. BBG Vance messaged an Iranian hardliner, Mohsen Rezaei, and said he was prepared to meet in person to discuss a settlement to the war. WaPo The US reportedly informed mediators that Iran abandoning its nuclear programme is a prerequisite for negotiations: Al Arabiya citing sources. Mediators are discussing allowing inspectors access to Iranian nuclear sites in exchange for the release of some frozen funds. Exxon, Chevron cancel plans to attend Abu Dhabi oil conference. BBG The Bank of Japan has said that underlying inflation has reached its 2% target, in effect declaring victory in a war against deflation that had defined the Japanese economy for decades. The long-awaited breakthrough was announced on Friday in the BoJ’s quarterly outlook for economic activity and prices, which accompanied a decision to keep interest rates on hold at 1.25%. The rate decision, by an 8-1 margin, was widely expected by markets. FT The BOJ also announced it would step up the pace of ETF sales, accelerating the unwinding of its massive holdings. BBG The euro-area economy rose 0.4% in the third quarter, twice the pace analysts predicted, despite an unexpected 0.1% contraction in France. BBG Chinese stocks suffered their worst month in more than a decade as fading policy support for a weak economy and doubts over AI earnings deepened investor pessimism. BBG Ukraine’s military has paused its strikes against Russian oil refineries, people with knowledge of the operations said, after weeks of pressure from President Trump shook Kyiv’s confidence in U.S. support. WSJ The Pentagon is quietly preparing for a $400 billion cut to President Donald Trump’s military budget, as officials realize the president’s record-breaking request is effectively dead. Politico Donald Trump scrapped appearances in Republican-friendly Kansas and Iowa in the closing days before the midterms, shifting to tele-rallies as his party faces unexpectedly tough races in traditionally safe states. BBG Anthropic is SpaceX’s largest single customer, a person familiar with the matter said, accounting for more than a third of the revenue for Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence, satellite and rocket venture during the third quarter of this year. BBG Chevron 3Q adj EPS $5.28, est. $4.93. BBG Cursor AI said it has identified a security incident impacting a modified Claude Code extension, impacting up to 5k users. BofA weekly flow data shows USD 56.2bln into stocks, USD 15.4bln into bonds, USD 3.4bln into cash, USD 0.5bln out of crypto, USD 1.7bln out of gold. Bull & Bear Indicator fell to 7.1 (from 7.2). Goldman's commodities team estimates Brent at ~$112 embeds a ~$27/bbl geopolitical risk premium over its ~$85/bbl fair value, noting "essentially all of the recent increase in crude prices reflects a higher risk premium rather than an increase in underlying fair value." GS Retail investors poured record amounts into leveraged ETFs over the past couple of weeks, supporting the bottoming out of AI-related stocks, while short interest of the QQQ ETF rose to its highest level since 2023. JPM — @zerohedge Oct 30, 2026
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centerindependentOct 30, 2026Binance arranges $6.34 billion to cover losses from record crypto hack
Binance said it reserved its own funds to cover the $6.3 billion hack, including freezes of roughly $3 billion in stolen assets.
CoindeskOpen article- rightindependentOct 30, 2026
Black Friday Premarket movers: All Mag 7s lower: (AMZN) plunges 7.3% as growth in the company’s Amazon Web Services cloud-computing business was seen as underwhelming; Nvidia (NVDA) -2.8%, Tesla (TSLA) -2.4%, Meta Platforms (META) -1.8%, Apple (AAPL) -1.1%, Alphabet (GOOGL) -0.7%, Microsoft (MSFT) -0.6%. Here are some of the other notable premarket movers: AI infrastructure stocks tumble following discouraging results from Amazon and Intel. Cryptocurrency-linked stocks slide after Binance suffered the industry’s biggest-ever hack in a fresh blow to efforts to push digital assets into the mainstream. Alphatec (ATEC) plunges 33% after the medical devices company reported thir
Black Friday Premarket movers: All Mag 7s lower: Amazon.com (AMZN) plunges 7.3% as growth in the company’s Amazon Web Services cloud-computing business was seen as underwhelming; Nvidia (NVDA) -2.8%, Tesla (TSLA) -2.4%, Meta Platforms (META) -1.8%, Apple (AAPL) -1.1%, Alphabet (GOOGL) -0.7%, Microsoft (MSFT) -0.6%. Here are some of the other notable premarket movers: AI infrastructure stocks tumble following discouraging results from Amazon and Intel. Cryptocurrency-linked stocks slide after Binance suffered the industry’s biggest-ever hack in a fresh blow to efforts to push digital assets into the mainstream. Alphatec (ATEC) plunges 33% after the medical devices company reported third quarter revenue that missed the average analyst estimate. Coursera (COUR) drops 9% after the nline educational firm provided a disappointing forecast for fourth quarter revenue. DXC Technology (DXC) falls 12% after the IT services company cut its adjusted earnings per share guidance for the full year. The company also said there are ongoing talks for the possible sale of its insurance business. FedEx Freight (FDXF), which was spun off from FedEx Corp. in June, climbs 4% after posting revenue of $3.3 billion in the four months ending in September, an increase of 9.2% over the same period last year. Gilead Sciences (GILD) rises 4% after the biopharmaceutical company boosted its product sales guidance for the full year. Intel (INTC) plummets 25% after the chipmaker’s outlook was much weaker than expected, due in part to sluggishness in PCs. Mondelez International (MDLZ) is up 7% after the company said it would acquire a majority stake in Undercover Snacks, bolstering the better-for-you part of its portfolio. Newell Brands (NWL) falls 11% after the household-products maker narrowed its normalized earnings per share forecast for the full year. Pinterest (PINS) falls 8% after the social-media company reported revenue for the third quarter that missed the average analyst estimate. Reddit (RDDT) tumbles 20% after daily active users for the third quarter and a fourth-quarter revenue forecast missed expectations. Analysts also debated a plan to limit access to its forums to users with accounts. Regeneron (REGN) climbs 7% after the drugmaker posted revenue and adjusted profit for the third quarter that are ahead of Wall Street’s expectations. Rivian (RIVN) jumps 6% after the maker of electric vehicles reported revenue for the third quarter that beat the average analyst estimate. Roblox (RBLX) slides 18% as the company reported a year-over-year decline in player engagement after deploying more robust child-safety measures. Stryker (SYK) falls 11% after slashing its outlook as the medical device company struggles to shake off the lingering effects of a cyberattack. Symbotic (SYM) inches 2% higher after robotics technology firm expanded an agreement with retail giant Walmart. Twilio (TWLO) is down 18% in the latest example of a software stock tumbling in the wake of results as investors reassess the sector’s growth outlook amid growing AI adoption. — @zerohedge Oct 30, 2026
Zero HedgeOpen article - centermainstreamOct 30, 2026
What we know so far about the Binance hack
Binance has been hit by what could be the biggest crypto hack ever - here's what we know so far
BBC NewsOpen article - rightindependentOct 30, 2026
$4 trillion wiped out from the Mag 7. Four of the seven are now in bear market territory. More than 60% of S&P 500 stocks are down at least 20% from their highs. The tech carnage is getting extreme.
$4 trillion wiped out from the Mag 7. Four of the seven are now in bear market territory. More than 60% of S&P 500 stocks are down at least 20% from their highs. The tech carnage is getting extreme. zerohedge.com/the-market-ear… — @themarketear Oct 30, 2026
Zero HedgeOpen article 
centerindependentOct 30, 2026Here's how big bitcoin traders responded after the Binance hack hit
Your day-ahead look for Oct. 30, 2026
CoindeskOpen article
leftmainstreamOct 30, 2026Binance hackers stole $6.3 billion in record-breaking crypto heist
Binance has disclosed that $6.3 billion worth of crypto funds have been stolen from the platform, in what's believed to be the biggest cryptocurrency hack on record. In a series of updates posted to X, the crypto exchange said that user funds are safe, and that around $3 billion of the impacted assets have been […]
The VergeOpen article- rightindependentOct 30, 2026
North Korea Blamed For $6.3 Billion Binance Heist: "Stole 19% Of Its Yearly Income In 20 Minutes"
North Korea Blamed For $6.3 Billion Binance Heist: "Stole 19% Of Its Yearly Income In 20 Minutes" zerohedge.com/crypto/binance… — @zerohedge Oct 30, 2026
Zero HedgeOpen article - centermainstreamOct 30, 2026
The $6.3 Billion Binance Hack Was Pulled Off in Just 20 Minutes
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.
WiredOpen article 
centerindependentOct 30, 2026Here’s how an Ethereum upgrade helped drain part of Binance’s $6 billion loss
On Ethereum, the attacker used a 2025 upgrade built to make ordinary wallets smarter, armed with 50 signatures from Binance's own wallet.
CoindeskOpen article
centerindependentOct 30, 2026Bitcoin price metrics hint at rebound as $1.6B liquidations follow Binance hack
Bitcoin held above $76,000 after a $6.3 billion Binance hack and a tech-stock sell-off, as momentum indicators pointed to a possible rebound.
Coin TelegraphOpen article- leftmainstreamOct 30, 2026
Binance flags 'potential security issue,' says approximately $6.3 billion impacted
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.
National Public RadioOpen article - centermainstreamOct 30, 2026
Binance reveals that a follow-up investigation has found "additional points of breach" beyond a possibly compromised laptop and says this was a "complex attack" (@binance)
@binance : Binance reveals that a follow-up investigation has found “additional points of breach” beyond a possibly compromised laptop and says this was a “complex attack” — Investigation update: Our initial investigation suggested that the security incident may have involved a compromised laptop, however our subsequent investigation has uncovered additional points of breach. This was a complex attack, and we are doing all we can in coordination with law enforcement...
TechmemeOpen article - leftmainstreamOct 30, 2026
Binance hack update: How the $6.3 billion crypto hack happened
Binance has shared additional detail about the massive hack that saw more than $6.3 billion worth of crypto drained from its wallets.
MashableOpen article 
centerindependentOct 30, 2026Crypto liquidations jump to $1.57 billion as Binance hack sends bitcoin, ether lower
Bitcoin traded near $77,350 after $6.3 billion Binance hack, with crypto futures liquidations jumping to $1.57 billion.
CoindeskOpen article
centerindependentOct 30, 2026EIP-7702 didn’t cause Binance hack, but may have amplified losses
Security experts say attackers could have drained Binance’s wallets without EIP-7702, but the Ethereum upgrade may have helped bypass withdrawal safeguards.
Coin TelegraphOpen article
centerindependentOct 30, 2026Binance hacker’s Bitcoin haul tops Coinbase’s corporate treasury
The attackers held 18,270 BTC early Friday, topping Coinbase’s reported corporate holdings, and an Ether stash exceeding 500,000 ETH.
Coin TelegraphOpen article- centermainstreamOct 30, 2026
Binance’s $6.3bn heist is the biggest . . . but not the first
Security breach at world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange is latest in wave of digital thefts
Financial TimesOpen article 
centermainstreamOct 30, 2026Binance withdrawals frozen after suspected North Korean hackers steal $5.6 billion in crypto in record-breaking cryptocurrency heist— firm says it will cover losses as stablecoin networks move to freeze $2.4b in stolen assets
Binance withdrawals frozen after thieves run off with $5.6 billion in crypto — firm says it will cover losses as stablecoin networks move to freeze $2.4b in stolen assets
Tom's HardwareOpen article
rightindependentOct 30, 2026Our investigators are observing never-seen-before laundering patterns with the stolen funds from the Binance exploit. Thousands of transactions in a short period suggest that the attackers are using automation to obscure the trail of funds. Rather than simply moving funds onward, they repeatedly circulate them among addresses, often sending funds back to addresses involved earlier in the sequence. Read more:
Our investigators are observing never-seen-before laundering patterns with the stolen funds from the Binance exploit. Thousands of transactions in a short period suggest that the attackers are using automation to obscure the trail of funds. Rather than simply moving funds onward, they repeatedly circulate them among addresses, often sending funds back to addresses involved earlier in the sequence. Read more: chainalysis.com/blog/binance… — @chainalysis Oct 30, 2026
Zero HedgeOpen article
centerindependentOct 30, 2026THORChain’s RUNE jumps 13% after Binance’s record $6.3B hack
North Korean hackers previously used THORChain to move funds stolen from Bybit and Bitget, prompting calls for the protocol to intervene.
Coin TelegraphOpen article
centerindependentOct 30, 2026Binance Hack: Are Funds Safu? What We Know So Far About the Biggest Heist in Crypto History
Cryptocurrency giant Binance faces what could be the largest exchange hack in history after a security breach affected an estimated $6.3 billion in digital assets, eclipsing the record-setting $1.5Bn Bybit exploit in 2025. The Binance hack has led the exchange to pledge to cover all losses, while investigators work to identify the attackers and recover […] The post Binance Hack: Are Funds Safu? What We Know So Far About the Biggest Heist in Crypto History appeared first on Cryptonews .
Crypto NewsOpen article- centermainstreamOct 30, 2026
Binance links $6.3 billion crypto theft to compromised DevOps laptop
Binance, the world's largest crypto exchange, has linked the theft of about $6.3 billion in cryptocurrency to a DevOps engineer's compromised laptop. [...]
BleepingComputerOpen article 
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The GuardianOpen article- leftmainstreamOct 30, 2026
Binance estimates security breach impact at $6.3 billion
Binance said its initial investigation into a security incident suggests an attacker may have gained access through a compromised laptop belonging to a DevOps engineer.
ABC NewsOpen article 
leftmainstreamOct 30, 2026Binance hacked for an estimated $6.3 billion in record crypto theft
Cryptocurrency exchange Binance has been hit with a record $6.3 billion hack.
EngadgetOpen article- centermainstreamOct 30, 2026
Binance's $6.3 billion hack: What we know and what comes next
Billions in crypto assets have been frozen following a potential Binance security breach, raising questions about whether the funds can be recovered.
CNBCOpen article - centermainstreamOct 30, 2026
What we know about Binance's $6.3bn hack
BBC business reporter Archana Shukla explains more about what is suspected to be the largest hack in history.
BBC NewsOpen article 
centerindependentOct 30, 2026Binance hacker dumps a little-known 2017 token and it crashes 90%
The hacker dumped FUN and other smaller tokens into markets too small to absorb large selling, leading to price crashes.
CoindeskOpen article
rightmainstreamOct 30, 2026Hackers steal $6.3BILLION from crypto giant Binance in 'biggest hack in history' blamed on elite North Koreans
The company posted a series of sometimes contradictory messages on X, insisting that 'user funds are completely safe' but also saying it would 'cover all losses.'
Daily MailOpen article- centermainstreamOct 30, 2026
'Elite North Korean hackers' blamed for $6.3B Binance hack
Article URL: https://www.theguardian.com/business/live/2026/oct/30/uk-house-price-growth-crypto-industry-6bn-binance-hack-eurozone-france-gdp-latest-news-updates Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=50300853 Points: 14 # Comments: 4
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centerindependentOct 30, 2026Bitcoin, ether and XRP selloff wipes out $1.5 billion in leveraged crypto bets
Bets on rising prices accounted for nearly 84% of forced closures, with Binance handling almost half the total. A rebound has since started catching short sellers.
CoindeskOpen article
centerindependentOct 30, 2026North Korea’s TraderTraitor linked to $6.3B Binance hack
TRM Labs says it has high confidence in the attribution, while ZachXBT identified stolen funds from the Binance and Bitget hacks converging at the same address.
Coin TelegraphOpen article- centermainstreamOct 30, 2026
Estimated $6.3 Billion Hacked in Binance Security Breach
Binance, the world’s largest crypto exchange, said $6.3 billion of funds have been impacted in what the industry is describing as crypto’s biggest-ever hack. (Source: Bloomberg)
BloombergOpen article 
centermainstreamOct 30, 2026The $6.3 billion Binance hack: What we know so far about the biggest crypto heist in history
There are unconfirmed reports North Korea is behind the massive hack.
FortuneOpen article- centermainstreamOct 30, 2026
In the year AI re-wrote the infosec rulebook, it’s comforting to know crypto exchanges still have bad security
Binance freezes funny money after compromise of engineer’s laptop leads to $6.3 billion of bad trades
The RegisterOpen article 
centerindependentOct 30, 2026$6 billion Binance hack sends bitcoin, ether tumbling; Standard Chartered expects more pain
Bitcoin and ether slid after a suspected $6.3 billion Binance security breach and a Polymarket exploit. Standard Chartered says crypto prices may remain under pressure before finding a base.
CoindeskOpen article
centerindependentOct 30, 2026Institutional crypto investors rush to pull funds from exchanges after Binance hack
The withdrawals suggest the fallout from the multibillion-dollar breach is spreading beyond Binance.
CoindeskOpen article
centerindependentOct 30, 2026Binance hack could accelerate shift to DEXs: Standard Chartered
Standard Chartered’s Geoffrey Kendrick says the breach could accelerate a shift toward decentralized trading and strengthen his case for Uniswap’s UNI token reaching $100 by 2030.
Coin TelegraphOpen article- centermainstreamOct 30, 2026
Binance Freezes Assets After Suspected Hack
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BloombergOpen article - rightsocialOct 30, 2026
BREAKING: Binance has said it has been hacked for $6.3 billion, and all deposits and withdrawals are temporarily suspended
BREAKING: Binance has said it has been hacked for $6.3 billion, and all deposits and withdrawals are temporarily suspended — @unusual_whales Oct 30, 2026
Unusual WhalesOpen article 
centerindependentOct 30, 2026Crypto's longtime foe, North Korea's Lazarus Group, likely behind Binance hack: blockchain sleuths
Security researchers suggested that the hermit kingdom's Lazarus Group was behind Thursday's nearly $6 billion hack of the world's largest crypto exchange.
CoindeskOpen article
leftmainstreamOct 30, 2026Binance Grapples With ‘Security Incident’ That May Cause $6.3 Billion in Losses
The world’s largest crypto exchange suspended deposits and withdrawals after an apparent hack.
The New York TimesOpen article- leftmainstreamOct 30, 2026
Binance Grapples With ‘Security Incident’ That May Cause $6.3 Billion in Losses
The world’s largest crypto exchange suspended deposits and withdrawals after an apparent hack.
The New York TimesOpen article 
centermainstreamOct 30, 2026Potential Binance 'hack' forces crypto firms to freeze $3 billion
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...
The HillOpen article
rightindependentOct 30, 2026Binance's initial investigation suggests that the security incident may involve a compromised DevOps engineer’s laptop, which allowed an attacker to gain access to a service container and submit unauthorized withdrawal transactions. We have found no evidence of any wallet private key leak. We will share a detailed technical post-mortem once the investigation is complete and the facts are fully verified. The estimated total impact sits at around $6.3B. We have worked with blockchain partners to freeze affected assets, with ~$3 billion frozen on-chain so far. Binance will cover all losses from the SAFU fund and the company’s funds. User funds are safe. We will also publish an
Binance's initial investigation suggests that the security incident may involve a compromised DevOps engineer’s laptop, which allowed an attacker to gain access to a service container and submit unauthorized withdrawal transactions. We have found no evidence of any wallet private key leak. We will share a detailed technical post-mortem once the investigation is complete and the facts are fully verified. The estimated total impact sits at around $6.3B. We have worked with blockchain partners to freeze affected assets, with ~$3 billion frozen on-chain so far. Binance will cover all losses from the SAFU fund and the company’s funds. User funds are safe. We will also publish an updated Proof of Reserves once the remediation is complete. As an immediate precaution, Binance has: - temporarily suspended deposits and withdrawals while security checks are completed; - revoked the affected address authorisation; - engaged law enforcement and blockchain intelligence partners to trace and recover funds. Our teams are working around the clock to resolve this issue safely and thoroughly. We are working closely with our law enforcement partners to confirm the identity of these criminals and bring them to justice. Please rely only on official Binance channels for updates. Please feel free to contact Binance Customer Support if you have any further questions. binance.com/en/support/annou… — @binance Oct 30, 2026
Zero HedgeOpen article- leftmainstreamOct 30, 2026
Binance and Polymarket are investigating potential hacks. The former says it's frozen around $3 billion.
Binance is investigating a hack potentially worth billions, while Polymarket said it would reimburse users affected by a separate security breach.
Business InsiderOpen article - rightsocialOct 30, 2026
The Binance hack is a good reminder: not your keys, not your coins.
The Binance hack is a good reminder: not your keys, not your coins. — Anthony Pompliano 🌪 (@APompliano) Oct 30, 2026
Anthony PomplianoOpen article - centermainstreamOct 30, 2026
Binance Suspends Withdrawals After Suspected Hack
Binance suspended all deposits and withdrawals as it investigates a security incident that has resulted in the freezing of more than $2.5 billion in assets. Bloomberg's Suvashree Ghosh breaks down the news. (Source: Bloomberg)
BloombergOpen article - centermainstreamOct 30, 2026
Binance "temporarily suspended" all deposits and withdrawals as it investigates security issues and works with law enforcement; Binance.US says it's unaffected (George Steer/Financial Times)
George Steer / Financial Times : Binance “temporarily suspended” all deposits and withdrawals as it investigates security issues and works with law enforcement; Binance.US says it's unaffected — Tether and Circle freeze billions of dollars' worth of their coins as world's largest crypto exchange investigates security issue
TechmemeOpen article - centermainstreamOct 30, 2026
Binance temporarily suspends withdrawals after apparent hack
Tether and Circle freeze billions of dollars’ worth of their coins as world’s largest crypto exchange investigates security issue
Financial TimesOpen article - centermainstreamOct 30, 2026
Crypto giant Binance freezes $2.5bn of assets over suspected hack
The firm said deposits and withdrawals are suspended while its teams conduct security checks and will "cover all losses".
BBC NewsOpen article - leftmainstreamOct 30, 2026
Binance says $2.54bn in crypto funds frozen amid ‘potential security issue’
Binance founder says world's largest crypto exchange appears to have been hacked.
Al JazeeraOpen article - leftmainstreamOct 30, 2026
Binance has reportedly been hacked, billions in crypto stolen
Binance may have been hacked, freezing withdrawals after an apparent hacker stole over $5.7 billion in cryptocurrency.
MashableOpen article 
centerindependentOct 30, 2026Binance hack drained wallets backing customer assets, reserve data shows
Binance’s own reserve data lists the drained wallets as backing customer balances, leaving its ether backing an estimated 6% short until the exchange replaces what was stolen.
CoindeskOpen article
rightindependentOct 30, 2026Binance hot wallets lost ~$6.28B across 8 chains today. $6.07B went in the first 55 minutes, and the attacker kept re-sweeping one Ethereum wallet for two more hours. Since then Tether, Circle, Ripple, Paxos, World Liberty and Binance have frozen ~$2.80B. About $3.27B can still move, mostly BTC and ETH. I traced it all on-chain, including how the attacker raced the freezes 🧵
Binance hot wallets lost ~$6.28B across 8 chains today. $6.07B went in the first 55 minutes, and the attacker kept re-sweeping one Ethereum wallet for two more hours. Since then Tether, Circle, Ripple, Paxos, World Liberty and Binance have frozen ~$2.80B. About $3.27B can still move, mostly BTC and ETH. I traced it all on-chain, including how the attacker raced the freezes 🧵 — @DicksonWuML Oct 30, 2026
Zero HedgeOpen article
centerindependentOct 30, 2026Binance hack may involve private key ‘misuse,’ not theft: Blockaid CEO
Blockaid’s Ido Ben-Natan suspects attackers manipulated Binance’s transaction-signing infrastructure, drawing parallels with the Bybit hack.
Coin TelegraphOpen article
leftmainstreamOct 30, 2026World’s largest crypto exchange investigating reports of potential hack
Binance said the extent of damages was not known and had not confirmed whether funds had been pilfered Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, said on Thursday it is investigating reports of a potential security issue as its founder said the incident “does look like a hack on Binance”. It wasn’t immediately clear the extent of the damage hackers might have been able to accomplish and Binance had not explicitly confirmed that funds had been pilfered, but stablecoin issuers quickly froze funds Thursday evening. Continue reading...
The GuardianOpen article
centermainstreamOct 29, 2026Binance probes possible $5.7 billion crypto hack, possibly the biggest in history
Crypto exchange Binance is investigating what could be the biggest crypto hack in history as users saw upwards of $5.7 billion in funds drained from wallets Thursday afternoon. Why it matters : The suspected hack comes after a wave of high-profile cyberattacks and data breaches during so-called "Black October," when a series of hacks and AI-discovered bugs triggered fears of a global crisis. Driving the news: Binance co-founder Changpeng "CZ" Zhao, who is no longer an executive at the company, said on X that the crypto exchange appears to have been hacked, although a company spokesperson says it's still investigating the matter. Analysts and traders who follow the crypto markets closely estimate that $1.7 billion to $5.7 billion was taken during the suspected cyberattack. "This is unprecedented," said Kevin March, a co-founder of JPEG Trading, a cryptocurrency trading firm that closely tracked the hack to monitor market conditions. Zoom in : Binance limited withdrawals and platforms including Tether and Circle froze more than $1 billion in cryptocurrencies, per Zhao. Such a step that would limit the scope of customer losses. Zhao and a Binance spokesperson said user funds are safe. The Binance spokesperson said the exchange's security teams are "reviewing all relevant information with urgency." The big picture: If estimates hold up, the suspected Binance hack would be the biggest crypto attack in history. In 2025, North Korea-linked hackers stole about $1.5 billion worth of crypto from the Bybit exchange. The country has turned hacking and scams into an industrial-scale scourge, focusing on crypto heists and a widespread practice of tricking Western companies into hiring North Korean workers . Between the lines : Crypto is a relatively common hacking target, but massive attacks can leave smaller exchanges vulnerable to collapse due to the potential for panicked withdrawals. Binance's size makes it more insulated, March said. "If this happened to any other business in crypto other than Binance, it would've been catastrophic." The exchange is capable of covering potential losses through its insurance and balance sheet, he said, although broad reverberations in crypto markets and prices remain possible. The intrigue: Reports of a breach came just hours after Polymarket confirmed it was facing a cyberattack, prompting the decentralized predictions market operator to pause trading for an hour after an attacker made off with at least $2.7 million in user funds. Researchers at Hudson Rock tied the Polymarket incident to a breach involving third-party website monitoring tool DebugBear , which said earlier Thursday it was responding to its own security incident. What to watch: Binance has yet to confirm who may be behind the attack and the total value of the currencies suspected hackers made off with.
AxiosOpen article- rightmainstreamOct 29, 2026
Binance reports 'potential security issue' as stablecoin issuers freeze millions in funds
Binance, the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange, said Thursday it's investigating reports of a potential security issue as its founder said the incident "does look like a hack on Binance."
The Washington TimesOpen article - rightsocialOct 29, 2026
BREAKING: Binance is investigating suspicious crypto outflows totaling $5.57 billion across three blockchains. The suspicious transfers involved Binance-linked hot wallets, which exchanges use to process withdrawals and other transactions. Circle froze approximately $823 million in USDC, while Tether reported additional freezes as investigators tracked the movement of funds.
BREAKING: Binance is investigating suspicious crypto outflows totaling $5.57 billion across three blockchains. The suspicious transfers involved Binance-linked hot wallets, which exchanges use to process withdrawals and other transactions. Circle froze approximately $823 million in USDC, while Tether reported additional freezes as investigators tracked the movement of funds. — @unusual_whales Oct 29, 2026
Unusual WhalesOpen article 
centerindependentOct 29, 2026Binance hack rattles crypto markets as BNB falls 7%, Bitcoin slides
Bitcoin and Ether tumbled as the broader crypto market fell 3.3%, with reports of suspicious multibillion-dollar transfers from Binance-linked wallets fueling uncertainty.
Coin TelegraphOpen article
rightindependentOct 29, 2026We are aware of differing figures circulating publicly regarding the amount frozen, including references to $1.8 billion. For clarity, the current verified total frozen is $2.54 billion. This figure may continue to increase as our teams work closely with law enforcement, issuers, blockchain intelligence firms and industry partners to trace and freeze additional assets. We will only share confirmed figures and will provide further updates as more verified information becomes available.
We are aware of differing figures circulating publicly regarding the amount frozen, including references to $1.8 billion. For clarity, the current verified total frozen is $2.54 billion. This figure may continue to increase as our teams work closely with law enforcement, issuers, blockchain intelligence firms and industry partners to trace and freeze additional assets. We will only share confirmed figures and will provide further updates as more verified information becomes available. — @binance Oct 29, 2026
Zero HedgeOpen article- rightindependentOct 29, 2026
Binance Investigates Possible Hack After Billions Transferred Out; Tether And Circle Freeze Stablecoins
Binance Investigates Possible Hack After Billions Transferred Out; Tether And Circle Freeze Stablecoins zerohedge.com/crypto/binance… — @zerohedge Oct 29, 2026
Zero HedgeOpen article - centermainstreamOct 29, 2026
Binance probes potential $5.8 billion crypto-theft hack
Cryptocurrency exchange Binance is investigating a potential security breach involving up to $5.8 billion in digital assets, in what could become the largest cryptocurrency hack in history. [...]
BleepingComputerOpen article - centermainstreamOct 29, 2026
Circle, Tether freeze funds impacted by potential Binance 'security issue'
Binance, the world's largest crypto exchange, said it was actively investigating the matter and that funds are "completley safe."
CNBCOpen article - centermainstreamOct 29, 2026
Binance Investigates Reports of Hack as Billions In Crypto Get Moved
Concerns of the hack prompted two companies to freeze over $2 billion in cryptocurrency. The incident also coincided with a hack related to Polymarket.
PCMagOpen article 
leftmainstreamOct 29, 2026Polymarket Temporarily Froze Trading After Hackers Reportedly Stole Millions Via Third-Party Service
Polymarket said all customers will be reimbursed.
GizmodoOpen article- rightsocialOct 29, 2026
Everyday is Zeroday
Everyday is ZerodayThe Kobeissi Letter (@KobeissiLetter)BREAKING: Binance has been hacked with wallets across the Ethereum, Bitcoin, and TRON networks seeing outflows of -$5.7 billion. The hack includes $1.45 billion worth of Bitcoin and $875 million worth of ETH. If confirmed, this would mark the biggest hack in crypto history. We expect more information shortly.— https://x.com/KobeissiLetter/status/2115926246916038921 — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) Oct 29, 2026
Elon MuskOpen article - centermainstreamOct 29, 2026
Binance pauses withdrawals as hackers suspected of stealing billions in crypto
Some estimates say hackers stole billions in crypto from Binance, the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange, during a cyberattack on Thursday.
TechCrunchOpen article - centermainstreamOct 29, 2026
Binance says it is investigating a "potential security issue" as suspicious outflows reach up to $5.8B; Tether freezes 1.5B+ USDT, Circle freezes 800M+ USDC (The Block)
The Block : Binance says it is investigating a “potential security issue” as suspicious outflows reach up to $5.8B; Tether freezes 1.5B+ USDT, Circle freezes 800M+ USDC — Onchain data shows about $3.55 billion in incoming transfers to the unlabeled wallet, with nearly $900 million subsequently moved across other wallets.
TechmemeOpen article 
leftmainstreamOct 29, 2026Binance Investigating Possibly Massive Hack
"Our security teams are reviewing all relevant information with urgency," the company said.
GizmodoOpen article
rightindependentOct 29, 2026It looks like Binance was just hacked for around $5.3 billion worth of assets. The largest pieces: $1.66 billion in USDT 17,985 $BTC, about $1.45 billion $767m in USDC ETH and dozens of smaller tokens follow. The total is still a small part of what Binance holds on-chain.
It looks like Binance was just hacked for around $5.3 billion worth of assets. The largest pieces: $1.66 billion in USDT 17,985 $BTC , about $1.45 billion $767m in USDC ETH and dozens of smaller tokens follow. The total is still a small part of what Binance holds on-chain. — @glassnode Oct 29, 2026
Zero HedgeOpen article- centermainstreamOct 29, 2026
Binance-hacker-1029 – $5.6B stolen from Binance
Article URL: https://arkm.com/explorer/entity/21a94755-f604-45e5-9501-6542e23005e8 Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=50296470 Points: 248 # Comments: 123
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