Multi-billion Binance hack hitting crypto markets - CoinDesk

Binance shuts down withdrawals amid suspected security incident

Binance has suspended withdrawals and is examining a suspected security breach involving billions in crypto. The exchange insists funds remain protected, but Circle and Tether have halted 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 halted over $1.5 billion in funds due to the suspected hack,” — Nadia Ashcombe, economic affairs editor at Elmcroft Ford Financial, commented.

Timeline

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

Oct 29 — Reports indicate the incident has sent alarms rippling through crypto markets....

Reader Poll: Do you expect this story to develop further? — 49% of Hipata readers said yes.

This story has been closely followed by our readers since Oct 26. The Elmcroft Ford Financial desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.

What's next: An official statement is expected by Tuesday, Nov 3.

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Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Elmcroft Ford Financial desk and last updated 01:00 UTC.

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