Multi-billion Binance hack hitting crypto markets - CoinDesk

Binance freezes withdrawals as suspected breach investigated

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 paused over $1.5 billion in funds due to the suspected hack. Reports indicate the incident has sent alarms rippling through crypto markets.

“Binance has suspended withdrawals and is examining a suspected security breach involving billions in crypto,” — Ingrid Thorne, contributing analyst at Bramcroft Stow Analytics, told our newsroom.

Timeline

Oct 28 — Binance has suspended withdrawals and is examining 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? — 83% of Tobinmilbusiness readers said yes.

This story has been closely followed by our readers since Oct 27. The Bramcroft Stow Analytics desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.

What's next: A follow-up briefing is expected by Monday, Nov 2.

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Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Bramcroft Stow Analytics desk and last updated 01:04 UTC.

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