# Binance suspends some trading amid suspected hack

https://mins.news/en/item/121699

- DW, 2026-10-30 00:55 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.dw.com/en/binance-crypto-platform-suspends-trades-amid-suspected-hack/a-79803280?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf

> Binance said it was investigating a potential security breach and halted trading in some products. Crypto companies froze about $2.5 billion in response. Binance said user funds were safe, but did not disclose whether any cryptocurrency had been stolen. Bitcoin fell 3.2% Thursday evening, slipping below $79,000.

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