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Binance freezes assets after $6.3-billion heist, crypto industry’s biggest

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Hackers stole $6.3-billion from Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, in what analysts say is the biggest crypto hack ever, an attack that could prompt investors to rethink the risks of owning digital assets.

Earlier coverage

Earlier coverage on GreyNews

  1. Crypto platform on alert lists opens Hong Kong office, prompting calls for scrutinyOct 24, 2026 · South China Morning Post

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