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Binance Hack: $6.3 Billion Stolen Amid Rapid Asset Conversion

Binance Hack: $6.3 Billion Stolen Amid Rapid Asset Conversion

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ThreatCluster •October 31, 2026 at 01:13 UTC
  • •Binance lost approximately $6.3 billion in a hack executed in under 20 minutes.
  • •Attackers converted stablecoins to Bitcoin and Ether to evade freezing efforts.
  • •$3 billion of the stolen assets have been frozen, but significant funds remain untraceable.

On October 30, 2026, Binance suffered a large hack resulting in the theft of approximately $6.3 billion in cryptocurrency. The attackers, linked to North Korean hackers, executed the breach in under 20 minutes, quickly converting stablecoins into less traceable assets like Bitcoin and Ether. As a result, around $3 billion of the stolen funds were frozen by issuers such as Tether and Circle. The hack has raised concerns about the security of centralized exchanges, especially given Binance's previous legal troubles. Despite the freezing efforts, a significant portion of the stolen assets remains under the attackers' control. Binance has pledged to cover the losses using its emergency reserves, but experts warn that financial strength does not equate to operational security.

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2026-10-30
Binance hack occurs
Hackers stole approximately $6.3 billion from Binance, executing the breach in under 20 minutes.
Edition.Cnn
2026-10-30
Asset freezing initiated
Tether and Circle froze around $2.39 billion in stablecoins linked to the hack within minutes of the attack.
Cointelegraph

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What types of assets were stolen?
The stolen assets included stablecoins like USDT and USDC, as well as cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ether.
How much of the stolen funds have been frozen?
Approximately $3 billion of the stolen funds have been frozen by stablecoin issuers.
What measures is Binance taking in response?
Binance is working with law enforcement and blockchain analytics firms to trace the stolen funds and has pledged to cover user losses.