# Binance loses $6.3 billion in what is called the biggest hack in history

https://mins.news/en/item/122738

- France 24, 2026-10-30 15:34 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.france24.com/en/video/20261030-biggest-hack-in-history-cryptocurrency-giant-binance-loses-6-3-billion

> Cryptocurrency exchange Binance was hit by a record $6.3 billion cyber heist, which blockchain intelligence firms linked to North Korea. By Thursday night in the US, major crypto platforms had coordinated to freeze roughly $3 billion in stolen assets as they raced to track and secure the funds.

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