Binance reportedly hit by largest crypto-sector hack, with about US$6.3 billion stolen
Brazilian outlet Olhar Digital reports that cybercriminals stole about US$6.3 billion (roughly R$34 billion) from Binance, the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange, on Thursday 29 October 2026. The article calls it the largest hack ever recorded in the crypto sector. It quotes Micaella Ribeiro, co-founder of IAM Brasil, who says the case shows an important transformation in the digital threat landscape. The article is paywalled, so the attack vector, attribution, affected assets and Binance's response are not available, and the figures are not corroborated by other sources.
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Binance reportedly hit by largest crypto-sector hack, with about US$6.3 billion stolen
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Brazilian outlet Olhar Digital reports that cybercriminals stole about US$6.3 billion (roughly R$34 billion) from Binance, the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange, on Thursday 29 October 2026. The article calls it the largest hack ever recorded in the crypto sector. It quotes Micaella Ribeiro, co-founder of IAM Brasil, who says the case shows an important transformation in the digital threat landscape. The article is paywalled, so the attack vector, attribution, affected assets and Binance's response are not available, and the figures are not corroborated by other sources.