Multi-billion Binance hack hitting crypto markets - CoinDesk

Binance halts withdrawals amid suspected security breach

Binance has halted withdrawals and is looking into 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,” — Owen Marlowe, contributing analyst at Greenburn Bury Media, observed.

Timeline

Oct 30 — Binance has halted withdrawals and is looking into a suspected security breach involving billions in crypto....

Oct 31 — Reports indicate the incident has sent alarms rippling through crypto markets....

Reader Poll: Has this affected your local community? — 87% of Benzxentry readers said yes.

This story has been closely followed by our readers since Oct 29. The Greenburn Bury Media 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 Greenburn Bury Media desk and last updated 02:02 UTC.

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