Multi-billion Binance hack hitting crypto markets - CoinDesk

Binance freezes withdrawals as suspected breach investigated

Binance has suspended withdrawals and is looking into a suspected security breach involving billions in crypto. The exchange insists funds remain safe, but Circle and Tether have paused over $1.5 billion in funds due to the suspected hack. Reports indicate the incident has sent concerns rippling through crypto markets.

“The exchange insists funds remain safe, but Circle and Tether have paused over $1.5 billion in funds due to the suspected hack,” — Nadia Ashcombe, policy watcher at Heawell Field Network, observed.

Timeline

Oct 29 — Binance has suspended withdrawals and is looking into a suspected security breach involving billions in crypto...

Oct 30 — Reports indicate the incident has sent concerns rippling through crypto markets....

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This story has been closely followed by our readers since Oct 28. The Heawell Field Network desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.

What's next: Additional coverage is expected by Saturday, Oct 31.

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Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Heawell Field Network desk and last updated 00:44 UTC.

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