EconomyWorld’s largest crypto exchange probes reports of possible hack

Binance said it was investigating a potential security issue, with the scale of any damage unknown and no confirmation that funds were stolen. Its founder said it “does look like a hack on Binance”. Tether and Circle said they froze related funds; Circle cited more than $800m and Tether more than $1.5bn. Bitcoin fell 3.2% Thursday afternoon to below $79,000.

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