Binance Suspends Trading After Major Cyber Attack
Binance, a major cryptocurrency exchange, suspended trading and deposit withdrawals following a reported cyber attack. The breach involved a theft of digital assets, with varying estimates of the total amount stolen. Some reports suggest North Korean hackers are behind the attack.
Confirmed by several outlets
- Binance suspended trading and deposit withdrawals. — The Record, France 24 (FR), Ziarul Financiar and DW News
- There is a report of a cyber attack on Binance. — Le Figaro, The Record, Mediafax, France 24 (FR), G4Media, Ziarul Financiar, The Guardian, TechCrunch, The New York Times, DW News and BBC News
Reported by one outlet so far
- North Korean hackers are suspected of the theft. — The Record
- Binance claims customer funds are secure. — Le Figaro
Where outlets differ
- Amount stolen: $6.3 billion (The Record, Ziarul Financiar, The Guardian, TechCrunch and BBC News); $5.8 billion (Mediafax); $1.5 billion (G4Media)
ImpactBreaking 97/100
Coverage17 outlets in 5 countries within 27 hours
First reportedLe Figaro, Thu, 29 Oct 2026 22:49 UTC
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