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Binance Founder Says Possible Hack of Exchange
Binance co-founder claims $6.3 billion crypto heist, withdrawals resume Sunday.
In brief
Binance co-founder claims $6.3 billion crypto heist, withdrawals resume Sunday. Binance co-founder Yi He says hackers stole $6.3 billion from exchange, with withdrawals expected to resume by Sunday. Originally reported by Bloomberg.
Binance Hack
Binance co-founder Yi He says hackers stole $6.3 billion from exchange.
“Binance Estimates $6.3 Billion Hacked in Crypto's Biggest Heist”
Withdrawals Suspended
Binance suspended withdrawals after hack, pledging to cover all losses.
“The world’s largest crypto trading platform suspended withdrawals and pledged to cover all losses”
Assets Frozen
About $3 billion of assets frozen on blockchain networks.
“Binance said in a post on X that about $3 billion of the assets had been frozen on blockchain networks”
Withdrawals Resume
Withdrawals expected to resume by Sunday according to co-founder.
“In another post, co-founder Yi He said withdrawals were expected to resume by Sunday”
The takeaway
Binance co-founder Yi He says hackers stole $6.3 billion from exchange, with withdrawals expected to resume by Sunday.
