Multi-billion Binance hack hitting crypto markets - CoinDesk

Binance suspends withdrawals following suspected hack

Binance has paused 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 fears 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,” — David Kingsley, policy watcher at Greywell Bridge Advisory, added during the briefing.

Timeline

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

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

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

What's next: Additional coverage is expected by Sunday, Nov 1.

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Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Greywell Bridge Advisory desk and last updated 02:53 UTC.

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