Lightning Labs Releases LND Mitigation for Critical Linux Flaw
LND v0.20.7-beta and v0.21.6-beta disable Multipath TCP by default, but operators still need a patched kernel to fix the underlying vulnerability.
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Bitwise CIO says Binance’s $6.3B hack is unlikely to have lasting impact on Bitcoin
The crypto market's maturity is evident as major tokens remain stable, highlighting a shift towards fundamentals over speculative sentiment.
Privacy Cash pauses deposits after $1.2m in Binance-linked inflows
Privacy Cash has temporarily paused deposits following the Binance hack, saying it will strengthen wallet screening after investigators traced about $1.2 million in theft-linked funds into its privacy pools. Privacy Cash announced the suspension in a Nov. 4 post, directly…
Coinbase Keeps 99% of Customer Assets in Cold Storage After $6.3B Binance Hack
Coinbase holds more than 99% of its customer assets in cold, offline storage. This was confirmed by Brian Armstrong, who added that he aims to reassure users and reaffirm the strength of its custody infrastructure following the hot wallet exploit of over $6.3 billion suffered…
PrivacyCash Responds to Binance Hack by Suspending Deposits
PrivacyCash has halted deposits to enhance wallet security following a Binance hack. Withdrawals remain operational, reflecting ongoing concerns about crypto security.
Market Watch: Binance Sees Major BTC Outflows Following Hack
Binance users withdrew over 25,000 BTC following a significant hack. This shift highlights trader sentiment and market dynamics.
Coinbase says 99% of customer assets sit in cold storage after Binance’s $6.3 billion breach
Coinbase says 99% of customer assets are in cold storage and it wasn't affected by the $6.3 billion Binance hack.
Coinbase Says Customer Funds Are Held in Cold Storage After Binance Hack
Coinbase says it remains unaffected by the $6.34 billion Binance hot wallet hack, emphasizing that more than 99% of its customer assets are held in cold storage rather than connected to the internet.
Privacy Cash Pauses Deposits After Binance Hack
Elliptic traced about $1.2 million in theft-linked ETH and SOL into its pools; the team says withdrawals remain open.
Coinbase Says 99% of Customer Assets in Cold Storage After $6.3B Binance Hack
Coinbase says more than 99% of customer assets are held in offline cold storage following Binance’s $6.34 billion hack on Oct. 29, 2026. In a Nov. 4 disclosure, the publicly traded U.S.
Coinbase Outlines Cold Storage Defense After Binance Hack
Coinbase says it stores more than 99% of customer cryptocurrency in offline cold wallets. Coinbase reports that the $6.34 billion Binance hack did not affect its systems or customer funds.
Coinbase says 99% of customer assets are in cold storage following Binance’s $6.3B hack
Coinbase's robust cold storage strategy highlights the critical need for enhanced security measures in the crypto industry to prevent massive breaches.
Bitcoin Quantum Debate Pits Back Against Ben-Sasson
StarkWare CEO Eli Ben-Sasson warned that Bitcoin needs stronger security against future quantum attacks. Blockstream co-founder Adam Back rejected predictions that quantum computing would inevitably cause Bitcoin to collapse. Quantum computers running Shor’s algorithm could theoretically break Bitcoin’s current digital signatures.
ZachXBT Links Crédit Mutuel Arkéa to $133M Crypto Theft
ZachXBT identified Crédit Mutuel Arkéa as the alleged victim of a crypto theft exceeding $133 million after tracing withdrawals from centralized exchange accounts.
Binance Expands Proof of Reserves to 44 Tokens After Hack
The exchange says it has replenished about 98% of affected assets, but the new cryptographic proof is unfinished and withdrawals are not fully reopened.
Credit Mutuel Arkea Cyberattack: $133M Traced to Crypto Exchanges
French banking group Crédit Mutuel Arkéa confirmed a cyberattack involving fraudulent transactions via a Nov. 4, 2026 announcement, as blockchain investigator ZachXBT traced more than $133 million in suspected stolen funds through cryptocurrency platforms.
Coinbase says customers unaffected by $6.34B Binance hack
Coinbase has said Binance’s $6.34 billion hot-wallet hack has had no impact on its systems or customer funds, with more than 99% of customer assets reportedly held in cold storage. According to TechFlow’s Nov. 4 account of a Coinbase blog…
After the Binance Hack, Coinbase Reveals How It Protects $377 Billion in Crypto
Coinbase details how it protects $377 billion in customer crypto after the $6.3 billion Binance hack. See what it misses.
Mercado Bitcoin Attacker Swaps Tokens for $10.55 Million in ETH, Arkham Says
Arkham traced $13.26 million leaving labelled wallets, while Mercado Bitcoin has raised its blocked-assets estimate to $12.9 million.
Mercado Bitcoin hackers swap $11M in stolen altcoins for ETH
The incident highlights the vulnerabilities in crypto exchanges and the challenges in recovering stolen assets, emphasizing the need for enhanced security measures.
Binance Hack Exposed Three ‘Entirely Avoidable’ Flaws, Says Coinex Founder
Coinex founder Haipo Yang says the $6.3 billion Binance hack came down to three avoidable errors that needed discipline, not advanced technology, to prevent.
Bitcoin ETFs bleed $1.16 billion in three days as price holds above $76,000
The recent outflows from Bitcoin ETFs highlight the sector's vulnerability to market sentiment shifts, despite strong long-term institutional interest.
Binance to Discuss $6.4 Billion Exploit in Upcoming Webinar
Binance will host a webinar today to discuss the details of a $6.4 billion exploit linked to North Korea.
THORChain's RUNE jumps 10% as North Korean hackers resume laundering Binance loot
North Korea’s TraderTraitor is routing Binance hack proceeds through THORChain, swapping ether for bitcoin after an earlier wave of conversions from Tron.
Binance Hackers Swap 81% of Stolen Solana Into Bitcoin Using THORChain
Laundering progress: Binance Hackers moved about 81% of stolen Solana through THORChain, while Arkham says wallets tied to them still hold 182,443 SOL worth $16.9 million.
What Are Crypto Bridges? How They Work and Why They Get Hacked
Crypto bridges move tokens and data between blockchains that cannot talk to each other on their own. They are also one of the most attacked parts of crypto. This article explains how bridges work and what the numbers show about hacks.
ZachXBT Names French Bank Crédit Mutuel Arkéa as Alleged Victim of $133M Crypto Theft
The onchain investigator says the theft is being "covered up," and that a lack of disclosure let more than $30 million be laundered.
Binance hack may be ‘temporary setback’ for crypto, Grayscale’s Pandl says
Zach Pandl highlighted institutional custody safeguards as crypto markets recovered some losses following the record $6.3 billion Binance hack.
Crypto: Binance Hack Began With a Fake Job Interview
A fake job interview helped hackers infect a Binance engineer's work computer before the $6.34 billion crypto theft on October 29, 2026. In a report released on November 3, the exchange described a months-long infiltration involving malicious software, stolen credentials and the misuse of an…
Reflecting on Security: CZ Calls for Industry Alliance
Binance's CEO CZ emphasizes the dangers of complacency in security following a recent hack. He advocates for an industry alliance to enhance protection measures.