Binance’s Record Heist, Recovery, and Attribution Dispute

Chronology

1. 30-10-2026
   Binance’s Record Crypto Heist Spurs Recovery and Security Concerns

   24 articles

   Binance reported that a sophisticated security breach affected approximately $6.3 billion in digital assets, potentially making it the largest cryptocurrency theft on record. Blockchain analytics firms TRM Labs and Chainalysis said the activity was likely linked to TraderTraitor,…
2. 31-10-2026
   Binance’s Record Hack Tests Crypto Security

   10 articles

   Binance says it has replaced or restored backing for about 90% of an estimated $6.3 billion in cryptocurrency stolen from its internet-connected hot wallets, pledging to cover the remaining losses with company funds so users are not financially affected. The outstanding assets ar…
3. 01-11-2026
   Binance Reopens After Record Crypto Heist

   12 articles

   Binance began restoring customer withdrawals in phases after a cyberattack stole approximately $6.3 billion in digital assets, described in the reports as the largest cryptocurrency heist on record. The exchange temporarily suspended withdrawals while it investigated and conducte…
4. 02-11-2026
   Binance Reopens After $6.3 Billion Crypto Heist

   3 articles

   Binance gradually resumed customer withdrawals after a cyberattack involving approximately $6.3 billion in digital assets, reporting $4.65 billion in withdrawals and $1.01 billion in deposits during the first hours of restored service. The resulting $3.64 billion net outflow repr…
5. 03-11-2026
   North Korea Denies Record Binance Crypto Heist

   4 articles

   North Korea has rejected US accusations that its state-linked hacking group TraderTraitor carried out a record theft of more than $6 billion from Binance. Kim Yo Jong called the allegations politically motivated and warned of consequences amid broader US-North Korea tensions. The…