# Binance hack began with $296 million XRP drain after 36 hours of preparation

https://mins.news/en/item/121917

- CryptoSlate, 2026-10-30 05:40 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://cryptoslate.com/binance-hack-began-with-a-296-million-xrp-drain-after-36-hour-preparation/

> A TRM Labs investigation published on Oct. 29 says the attacker prepared for at least 36 hours before carrying out coordinated transfers across 10 blockchains. The hack of the crypto exchange, estimated at $6.36 billion, began with $296 million in XRP being drained.

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