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Microprocessors & Hardware · 30/10/2026 18:34 UTC

Binance suspends withdrawals and freezes funds after $6.3bn hack

Bitcoin price tumbles on what may be biggest cryptocurrency theft ever Binance said it could freeze additional funds as it works with law enforcement agencies, token…

Bitcoin price tumbles on what may be biggest cryptocurrency theft ever Binance said it could freeze additional funds as it works with law enforcement agencies, token issuers, blockchain intelligence firms and other industry partners to trace and freeze additional assets. © Reuters HONG KONG -- Binance said it has temporarily suspended all withdrawals and deposits after a major hacking incident on Friday involving an estimated $6.3 billion, making it potentially the largest cryptocurrency heist in history.

Source: Nikkei Asia Tech

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