{
  "id": 19094534,
  "title": "In Focus Weekend | Binance hack: How did the world’s biggest crypto heist happen?",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/07/in-focus-weekend-binance-hack-how-did-the-worlds-biggest-crypto-heist",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-11-07T11:01:50.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Hindu - Sci-Tech",
    "slug": "the-hindu-sci-tech",
    "url": "https://www.thehindu.com/podcast/in-focus-weekend-binance-hack-how-did-the-worlds-biggest-crypto-heist-happen/article71678052.ece"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On a recent episode of The Hindu’s In Focus podcast, host Sahana Venugopal discussed the recent hack on Binance, the world’s biggest cryptocurrency exchange. The security breach resulted in the loss of over $6 billion in assets, marking it as the largest crypto heist in history. Despite operations resuming normally a week later, the attack has left a lasting impact on the fintech sector.\n\nThe incident has prompted regulators and conservative investors to scrutinize the market, which is already controversial and often misunderstood. In the podcast, The Hindu’s Technology Editor John Xavier shared insights into how the hack unfolded, potential suspects, and the implications for the broader financial world.\n\nThe incident has raised questions about the security of cryptocurrency exchanges and their ability to protect investors' funds. As the financial landscape continues to evolve, the Binance hack serves as a stark reminder of the vulnerabilities and risks associated with the digital currency market.",
  "summary": "In Focus Weekend explains the Binance hack, with guest John Xavier detailing the incident and its implications for crypto and fintech.",
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        "published": "2026-11-07T17:06:29.000Z"
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        "published": "2026-11-08T02:00:26.000Z"
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        "published": "2026-11-08T14:39:46.000Z"
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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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