# How vulnerable are cryptocurrency platforms?

https://mins.news/en/video/123942

- Al Jazeera English, 2026-10-31 19:08 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i6XHL-kZO54

> Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, was targeted in a recent hack in which attackers stole about $6.3bn in client assets. The theft is being called the biggest crypto heist in history. Analysts suspect hackers backed by North Korea’s government were responsible. Critics are urging tighter regulation to restore investor trust, as the programme asks whether crypto remains safe and whether such attacks can be prevented.

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