From BBC News · · 40s
Binance Hack: $3.6bn Withdrawn
Binance users withdraw $3.6bn after largest crypto heist.
In brief
Binance users withdraw $3.6bn after largest crypto heist. Binance customers withdrew $3.6bn following the largest crypto hack in history. Originally reported by BBC News.
Binance Hack Impact
Binance users withdrew $3.6bn after largest crypto heist.
FBI Accuses North Korea
FBI says North Korea's cyber group behind the hack.
Binance Covers 95% of Losses
Binance covers 95% of stolen assets, more to follow.
Withdrawals Details
Processed $4.649bn withdrawals and $1.01bn deposits.
“Between 06:00 and 15:30 [GMT] on November 1, we processed $4.649 billion in withdrawals and $1.01 billion in deposits, resulting in a net outflow of approximately $3.64 billion.”
Funds Still Laundered
Stolen funds being laundered across thousands of addresses.
“We continue to see funds being laundered quite actively.”
Attack Origin
Compromised laptop led to hack.
The bottom line
Binance customers withdrew $3.6bn following the largest crypto hack in history.
