Cryptocurrency exchange Binance restores service after $6.3 billion theft

Hackers stole $6.3 billion from Binance on 29 October 2026, making it the biggest cryptocurrency theft ever recorded. The attack lasted about 20 minutes and hit ten different blockchains. It started through a software engineer's laptop that the attackers had compromised. Binance stopped all deposits and withdrawals immediately. The exchange used its own funds to cover between 90 and 95 percent of the stolen amount, and it has promised to repay all affected customers fully. When withdrawals reopened on Sunday, customers pulled out a net $3.64 billion on the first day alone, though the rush later calmed down. Bitcoin and Ethereum withdrawals were both restored. U.S. authorities, including the FBI, have linked the attack to North Korean hackers.