Multi-billion Binance hack hitting crypto markets - CoinDesk

Binance suspends withdrawals following suspected hack

Binance has suspended withdrawals and is looking into a suspected security breach involving billions in crypto. The exchange insists funds remain protected, but Circle and Tether have paused over $1.5 billion in funds due to the suspected hack. Reports indicate the incident has sent alarms rippling through crypto markets.

“The exchange insists funds remain protected, but Circle and Tether have paused over $1.5 billion in funds due to the suspected hack,” — Andreas Mercer, research director at Kesburn Combe Advisory, added during the briefing.

Timeline

Oct 29 — Binance has suspended withdrawals and is looking into a suspected security breach involving billions in crypto...

Oct 30 — Reports indicate the incident has sent alarms rippling through crypto markets....

Reader Poll: Has this affected your local community? — 79% of Fastinsuranceonline readers said yes.

This story has been closely followed by our readers since Oct 30. The Kesburn Combe Advisory desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.

What's next: A follow-up briefing is expected by Tuesday, Nov 3.

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Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Kesburn Combe Advisory desk and last updated 03:02 UTC.

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