{
  "id": 17191016,
  "title": "Binance freezes assets after $6.3 billion heist, crypto industry's biggest",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/30/binance-freezes-assets-after-6-3-billion-heist-crypto-industrys",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-10-30T06:03:17.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Business Recorder",
    "slug": "business-recorder",
    "url": "https://www.brecorder.com/news/40446664/binance-freezes-assets-after-63-billion-heist-crypto-industrys-biggest"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Singapore and Hong Kong - Hackers breached Binance, the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange, stealing $6.3 billion in the biggest crypto heist ever recorded, according to analysts. North Korean hackers are suspected, based on analysis by US blockchain firms TRM Labs and Chainalysis. The attackers targeted Binance wallets across 10 blockchains and transferred most of the funds in under 20 minutes. Binance worked with partners to freeze the affected assets, with $3 billion reclaimed as of now. The remaining $3.3 billion status remains unclear, with Binance co-founder Yi He stating the company will cover all hacking losses. Binance deposits were unaffected, and withdrawals are expected to resume in 48 hours. Analysts warn that the incident could dampen risk appetite and prompt investors to reassess the safety of assets on centralized exchanges, citing the ease with which AI can uncover vulnerabilities.",
  "summary": "SINGAPORE/HONG KONG: 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. The hackers behind the raid were from North Korea, according to US blockchain analysis firms TRM Labs and Chainalysis. The attackers targeted Binance…",
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  "coverage": {
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  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}