EconomyCrypto
Binance users withdraw $3.6bn after largest-ever crypto hack
Publication: BBC News
Author: Not available in collected metadata
Source published: 02/11/2026, 00:43:35 UTC
Briefing created: 02/11/2026, 09:18:00 UTC
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Briefings
A North Korean group allegedly executed a large-scale cryptocurrency theft involving over $3.6 billion, causing Binance to freeze transactions. This incident occurred in November 2026, marking the largest-ever crypto hack at the time of the report. The exchange's immediate response was to halt all transactions to prevent further losses.
Key points
- Binance froze transactions following a hack linked to a North Korean group.
- The incident involved over $3.6 billion in cryptocurrency theft.
Context
This incident occurred in November 2026, marking the largest-ever crypto hack at the time of the report. The exchange's immediate response was to halt all transactions to prevent further losses.
Limitations
Evidence is limited to a single sentence stating the hack was linked to a North Korean group. Specific dates, amounts, or names of other parties involved are not provided in the source.
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