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Bitcoin stolen from Binance tops Tesla’s holdings and is over twice El Salvador’s reserve
Publication: CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
Author: Shaurya Malwa
Source published: 31/10/2026, 05:01:32 UTC
Briefing created: 31/10/2026, 05:11:52 UTC
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Briefings
A Bitcoin theft of 18,270 BTC, valued at approximately $1.4 billion, occurred within 442 coins of SpaceX's disclosed holdings. Blockchain investigators have linked the attack to North Korea. This event surpassed Tesla's holdings and exceeded El Salvador's reserves. The theft occurred in October 2026.
Key points
- 18,270 BTC were stolen, valued at approximately $1.4 billion, within 442 coins of SpaceX's disclosed holdings.
- The attack was linked to North Korea by blockchain investigators.
Context
This incident occurred in October 2026, involving a significant Bitcoin theft that surpassed Tesla's holdings and exceeded El Salvador's reserves. Blockchain investigators have linked the attack to North Korea.
Limitations
Evidence is limited to a single theft event; specific dates of the attack are not provided, only the timeframe of the article. The link to North Korea is inferred by investigators rather than confirmed by direct evidence. No details on the attack method or specific targets are available.
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