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.

AAl Jazeera English2026-10-31 19:08

Binance says it has reserved about US$6.3 billion in company funds to cover losses from a record-breaking cyberattack, while stepping up efforts to recover the stolen assets and restore confidence. CNA spoke with Chainalysis CEO and co-founder Jonathan Levin about what the heist indicates about hackers’ sophistication.

CCNA2026-10-31 12:38

Binance executives are scrambling to recover billions after the crypto platform suffered what is being described as the largest heist in cryptocurrency history. Hackers reportedly took $6.3 billion from users, with analysts pointing to North Korea. The theft dwarfs the previous record: $1.5 billion stolen from Bybit in February 2025.

FFrance 24 English2026-10-31 11:16

Described as the biggest heist in history, the theft took about 20 minutes. Hackers carried out a complex, coordinated attack Thursday night and stole nearly $6.3 billion in cryptocurrency from Binance, the world’s largest exchange. The report examines the theft and its implications for crypto markets. Canada and the European Union concluded their Montreal summit hoping for greater integration and signed several agreements.

GGlobal News2026-10-31 00:45

The report examines what is known about a possible crypto hack at Binance that may be the largest in the industry’s history, involving about $6 billion.

RReuters2026-10-30 23:38

ABC News Live’s “Searched” rounds up trending stories, including a $6.3 billion theft from crypto agency Binance that analysts blame on North Korea, Patrick Stewart’s death, Green Bay’s win over Carolina, Intel’s stock drop and a McDonald’s-Pokémon Happy Meal collaboration.

AABC News2026-10-30 22:42

Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, has lost $6.3bn in what is believed to be the biggest hack in history. A North Korean hacking unit is being blamed, and North Korea is accused of using cyber criminals to help fund its military and nuclear programme.

BBBC News2026-10-30 15:34

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 about $3 billion in stolen assets as they raced to track and secure the funds.

FFrance 24 English2026-10-30 15:34

Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, suspended withdrawals after hackers breached its digital wallets and stole $6 billion in what may be the biggest crypto heist ever. Binance said its initial investigation traced the attack to an engineer’s laptop, which enabled unauthorized withdrawals. A group of crypto firms froze about $3 billion of the stolen funds.

CCNN2026-10-30 15:29

Fiona Jones rounds up the week’s major business and finance stories, from a $6.3 billion hack at Binance to Amazon’s substantial cash burn.

RReuters2026-10-30 15:20

A heist that may be the largest yet in crypto has taken a new turn. Binance says investigators found additional breach points after initially tracing the reported US$6.3 billion hack to an employee’s compromised laptop. Calling it a “complex attack,” the firm is working with authorities to trace and freeze the stolen assets. About US$3 billion has been frozen so far, including dollar-linked digital currencies. Binance says it will cover all losses with emergency reserves and company resources.

CCNA2026-10-30 13:16

Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, says a cyberattack affected an estimated $6.3 billion in digital assets, making it the biggest cryptocurrency theft to date. One analysis blamed North Korean hackers. DW’s Anja Kueppers-McKinnon speaks with cybercrime expert Jake Moore about online financial security.

DDW News2026-10-30 13:15

More than US$6 billion in cryptocurrency was stolen in what may be history’s biggest crypto heist, and US experts suspect North Korea was behind it. The programme also reports Kim Jong Un’s push for drone dominance and faster progress on AI-powered weapons, alongside a US vote to bar Chinese labs from testing electronics for the American market.

CCNA2026-10-30 13:13

US equity futures fell after disappointing earnings from Amazon and Intel. Binance estimates that a hack stole $6.3 billion, the largest incident to hit the digital-asset industry. The Bank of Japan signaled a possible rate hike in December after reaching its inflation target.

BBloomberg Television2026-10-30 11:46

Cryptocurrency platform Binance said on Thursday that a major hack affected around $6.3 billion (€5.5 billion) in funds. About half the amount was frozen to prevent a massive theft.

Eeuronews2026-10-30 11:08

Cryptocurrency prices fell after what may have been the largest crypto hack in history.

RReuters2026-10-30 10:50

Binance says a cryptocurrency heist resulted in $6.3 billion being hacked.

BBloomberg Television2026-10-30 10:37

Sophie Flay reports on the latest in the midterm elections, including President Trump’s sudden cancellation of multiple rallies. The program also covers a cryptocurrency target described as the “largest bank heist” in history and tributes to the late Sir Patrick Stewart from stars including William Shatner and Sir Ian McKellen. The DOJ has issued new subpoenas accusing Mary Peltola’s campaign of voter fraud; Trump canceled rallies planned in Kansas.

AABC News2026-10-30 10:25

Hackers stole $6.3 billion from Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange. Analysts call it the biggest crypto hack ever and say it could lead investors to reconsider the risks of owning digital assets.

RReuters2026-10-30 10:19

Binance is investigating a major security incident involving unauthorized withdrawals with an estimated financial impact of about $6.3 billion. Its initial inquiry suggests an attacker may have gained access through a DevOps engineer’s compromised laptop. Binance later found other breach points but did not specify where.

AABC News2026-10-30 10:06

Binance has been hit by the largest hack in crypto industry history, dealing another setback to efforts to bring digital assets into the mainstream. The world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange said $6.3 billion in funds were affected, including $3 billion in frozen crypto.

BBloomberg Television2026-10-30 09:26

Binance is investigating a security breach estimated to involve US$6.3 billion, potentially the largest crypto heist on record. Ari Redbord of TRM Labs says he has high confidence the attack can be attributed to North Korea, citing blockchain tracing data and other intelligence. He warns that hackers are increasingly outpacing law enforcement.

CCNA2026-10-30 05:30

Binance, the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange, reported a security breach with an estimated $6.3 billion impact, potentially the biggest crypto heist on record. About $3 billion in affected assets has been frozen. Binance says customer funds are safe and it will cover all losses; recovering the stolen cryptocurrency could take a long time.

CCNA2026-10-30 04:38

Bloomberg TV’s Asia Trade program preview says Binance froze assets following a suspected hack.

BBloomberg Television2026-10-30 03:41