Binance hit by record 6.3 billion dollar cryptocurrency hack

At a glance

Hackers stole roughly $6.3 billion in digital assets from cryptocurrency exchange Binance.1 2 4
The incident is being characterized as the largest cyber heist in history.2 3 4

Cryptocurrency exchange Binance was struck by a cyberattack that resulted in billions of dollars in lost digital currency.2 3 4

The total value of funds taken during the breach is estimated at $6.3 billion.1 2 4

Reports describe the event as the largest cyber heist ever recorded.2 3 4

Where sources agree

Binance suffered a $6.3 billion hack3 of 4
The attack is the largest cyber heist in history3 of 4

Who covered this

3 National1 International

Sources

1CNBC'Bad time to troll': Binance cofounder Changpeng Zhao asks Elon Musk for 'respect' after post about bitcoin hack ↗
2The New York TimesBinance’s $6.3 Billion Hack Is Just the Start of a Risky New Era ↗
3The New York TimesBinance Lost Over $6 Billion in Crypto Hack. Here’s What to Know. ↗
4The GuardianHow big a deal is the $6.3bn crypto heist, who did it, and are investments safe? ↗

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