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  "id": 17659170,
  "title": "Binance loses $3.6 billion after $6.3 billion crypto hack: What the massive outflows mean for customers and investors",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/01/binance-loses-3-6-billion-after-6-3-billion-crypto-hack-what-the",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-11-01T18:39:20.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Live Mint",
    "slug": "live-mint",
    "url": "https://www.livemint.com/news/world/binance-loses-3-6-billion-after-6-3-billion-crypto-hack-what-the-massive-outflows-mean-for-customers-and-investors-11793557266721.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Binance, the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange, experienced a $3.6 billion net loss after recovering from a $6.3 billion crypto theft. North Korean hackers, identified by the FBI and blockchain analysts as TraderTraitor, are suspected of orchestrating the attack. Despite the massive breach, customers have largely retained confidence in Binance due to its swift response, commitment to reimburse all affected users, and enormous market presence. The exchange reported replacing around 95% of the stolen cryptocurrency. Binance resumed withdrawals in phases after temporarily suspending them to investigate the breach and stabilize its systems. The initial surge in withdrawals eventually subsided. The $171 billion in assets under management at Binance, compared to $29 billion at its closest competitor, OKX, further highlights its dominant position. Binance's response to the hack, including its quick action to suspend withdrawals, investigate, and coordinate with industry partners and US government agencies, appears to have helped contain the immediate fallout. Experts have praised the company's speed and transparency in addressing the incident.",
  "summary": "The exchange said the movement of funds eased after an initial surge in withdrawals. Binance had temporarily suspended withdrawals following Thursday's hack to investigate the incident and stabilise its systems.",
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        "title": "Binance resumes withdrawals after $6bn crypto hack",
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  "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."
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