Multi-billion Binance hack hitting crypto markets - CoinDesk

Binance freezes withdrawals as suspected breach investigated

Binance has halted withdrawals and is examining a suspected security breach involving billions in crypto. The exchange insists funds remain protected, but Circle and Tether have frozen over $1.5 billion in funds due to the suspected hack. Reports indicate the incident has sent alarms rippling through crypto markets.

“The exchange insists funds remain protected, but Circle and Tether have frozen over $1.5 billion in funds due to the suspected hack,” — Hugo Halloway, economic affairs editor at Birburn Ford Practice, noted.

Timeline

Oct 29 — Binance has halted withdrawals and is examining a suspected security breach involving billions in crypto....

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

Reader Poll: Do you expect this story to develop further? — 75% of Roshansfriends readers said yes.

This story has been closely followed by our readers since Oct 30. The Birburn Ford Practice desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.

What's next: An official statement is expected by Monday, Nov 2.

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Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Birburn Ford Practice desk and last updated 02:05 UTC.

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