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Binance says it has replaced 90% of stolen crypto after massive $6.3 billion breach
Publication: CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
Author: Francisco Rodrigues
Source published: 31/10/2026, 15:24:10 UTC
Briefing created: 31/10/2026, 17:13:11 UTC
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Briefings
Following a massive $6.3 billion breach, Binance stated it has absorbed all losses by absorbing them through corporate funds, futures reserves, and SAFU, while keeping user balances intact. The company claims to have replaced 90% of stolen crypto assets. This response was made on October 31, 2026, and the evidence provided is unverified and lacks context about the breach's scope or the specific mechanisms used to replace assets.
Key points
- Binance claims to have absorbed all losses through corporate funds, futures reserves, and SAFU while keeping user balances intact.
- The company states it has replaced 90% of stolen crypto assets following a $6.3 billion breach.
Context
Binance is a major cryptocurrency exchange that experienced a significant security breach resulting in a $6.3 billion loss. The company's response involves using corporate funds and other reserves to offset the damage, though the specific details of this strategy are not fully disclosed in the provided evidence.
Limitations
The evidence provided is extremely limited and lacks context about the breach's scope, the specific mechanisms used to replace assets, or the timeline of the incident. The claim of replacing 90% of stolen crypto is stated by Binance but is not independently verified in the source material.
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