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Binance claims to have restored 90% of the stolen assets in the biggest attack ever on cryptocurrencies.
Publication: PÚBLICO
Author: publico@publico.pt
Source published: 31/10/2026, 18:33:19 UTC
Briefing created: 01/11/2026, 04:55:33 UTC
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Briefings
A cryptocurrency exchange Binance claims it will bear the full financial loss from a major cyberattack attributed to North Korean hackers. The incident reportedly involved over 90% of the exchange's assets being stolen, marking the largest attack on crypto assets ever recorded. The company states it will not seek compensation from users, focusing entirely on covering its own operational costs and potential fines.
Key points
- Binance stated it will absorb the full financial loss from the attack rather than seeking compensation from users.
- Analysts attribute the attack to a group of North Korean hackers, making it the largest crypto asset theft in history.
Context
Binance, a major cryptocurrency exchange, announced it will cover the costs of a significant cyberattack attributed to North Korean hackers. The attack reportedly involved over 90% of the exchange's assets being stolen, marking the largest attack on crypto assets ever recorded. The company stated it will not seek compensation from users, focusing entirely on covering its own operational costs and potential fines.
Limitations
The evidence is limited to a single statement from Binance and attribution to North Korean hackers. Specific dates of the attack, the exact number of stolen assets, or the total financial loss amount are not provided in the source text. The claim of 'largest attack ever' is an assertion without supporting data in the provided evidence.
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