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Binance opens crypto withdrawals in phases starting with bitcoin following $6.3 billion hack
Publication: CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
Authors: Omkar Godbole, AI Boost
Source published: 01/11/2026, 10:35:42 UTC
Briefing created: 01/11/2026, 10:41:08 UTC
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Briefings
Binance announced the resumption of customer withdrawals after a massive $6.3 billion cryptocurrency hack. The first phase of this recovery process specifically prioritizes Bitcoin transactions, with the full timeline and scope of the subsequent phases to be determined by the platform's operational capacity.
Key points
- Binance reopens customer withdrawals following a record $6.3 billion exploit.
- Bitcoin is the first cryptocurrency to be processed during the initial withdrawal phase.
Context
Following a significant security breach involving $6.3 billion in cryptocurrency, Binance has initiated a phased withdrawal process to restore access for affected users. The initial phase focuses on Bitcoin, which is the primary asset class targeted in the recent exploit.
Limitations
The provided evidence is a single sentence summary. Specific dates for the full withdrawal timeline, the number of affected users, and the exact status of other cryptocurrencies are not supplied. The article does not contain further details on the recovery process or specific user impacts.
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