Bitmine Slows to 8,573 ETH Buy as Tom Lee Downplays Binance Hack
Bitmine's crypto, cash and stakes fell to $14.5 billion from about $15 billion a week earlier as ether slipped, leaving the company roughly 49,500 ETH short of its 5% goal.
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North Korea’s Lazarus Group has stolen $11.87 billion in crypto, equal to 45% of the country’s GDP
North Korea's crypto theft highlights the growing role of cybercrime in state revenue, impacting global financial stability and security.
South Korea summons crypto exchanges after $6.4B Binance hack
South Korea’s Financial Services Commission (FSC) called in the country’s largest crypto exchanges on Monday to inspect their defenses after about $6.4 billion was drained from Binance. The FBI has blamed the Binance hack on North Korea.
Binance completes reserve proof for 10 tokens after $6.3B hack
Binance has completed its latest zero-knowledge Proof of Reserves verification for ten major cryptocurrencies following the $6.3 billion hack on October 29, allowing users to independently check that their holdings are fully backed. In a November 2 recovery update, the…
Binance founder warns users of scams as Bitcoin steadies after record hack
The Binance hack highlights the persistent threat of scams post-breach, emphasizing the need for heightened vigilance and robust security measures.
Morning Minute: The Binance Hack Leads to Mass Outflows while FBI Opens Probe
Uptober was far from it, with the Binance hack punctuating a red month. Will November be better? Or will the Binance hack hang over crypto?
Bitcoin Price Holds 50-Week Trend Despite $6.3B Binance Hack
Bitcoin has closed above its 50-week moving average for a seventh consecutive week despite the $6.3 billion Binance hack and renewed crypto-market volatility. Glassnode says even a pullback toward $75,800 could leave the broader technical setup intact.
Binance taps half its SAFU Bitcoin holdings, releases reserve proof
Binance’s SAFU Bitcoin wallet now holds about 7,500 BTC after a 7,499 BTC transfer linked to the hack, with no timeline for restoring the $1 billion fund.
BTCPay Server Traces Hot Wallet Drains to Older Versions After Emergency Shutdown
BTCPay Server urged operators to shut down instances after reports of unauthorized attackers sweeping connected hot wallets, while investigators worked to identify the attack vector. The investigation later narrowed exposure to version 2.4.1 and older.
Binance Hack: $6.3 Billion Theft Raises Bitcoin Fears
The Binance hack has renewed concerns about cryptocurrency security after attackers stole approximately $6.3 billion in digital assets from the world’s largest crypto exchange.
EU Entity Suspected of Losing $106M in Crypto Theft
An EU-based entity is suspected of losing over $106 million in a theft involving USDC and USDT. Here's why this incident raises concerns.
EU entity may have lost over $106M in theft across centralized exchange accounts
The incident highlights vulnerabilities in centralized exchanges and the challenges of tracing funds through privacy-focused cryptocurrencies, impacting regulatory scrutiny and security measures.
Bitcoin Tests $78K After Binance Hack Selloff as NEAR Drops 6%
Bitcoin recovered above $78,000 after falling to a six-week low near $76,100 following the Binance security incident, but a later CoinMarketCap reading put BTC back near $77,759.
Binance hackers begin swapping stolen Solana tokens for Bitcoin: Chainalysis
Crypto exchange Gate said it froze two linked accounts as US investigators urged platforms to block transactions tied to the $6.3 billion theft.
Strangers Send Micropayments to Binance Hacker Wallets
Bitcoin users have begun sending tiny payments carrying messages to wallets linked to the recent Binance hack, turning the attacker’s public addresses into an unusual on-chain message board. Blockchain records show repeated transactions distributing small amounts across the 19 wallets holding stolen BTC.
ZachXBT Flags Suspected $106 Million-Plus Theft From EU Entity
The investigator says funds withdrawn from multiple exchange accounts were being swapped into ETH and routed through instant exchanges, Monero and cross-chain bridges.
Core Fork Recovers 68.15 Million CORE After b14g Hack
The recovery covers about 70% of affected tokens, but users have not been repaid and no claims process is open.
BTCPay Tells Merchants to Switch Off Servers Amid Hot Wallet Attack Reports
The Bitcoin payment software says attacks targeted versions 2.4.1 and older, days after it shipped an emergency fix for a critical flaw.
New Developments in Binance Hack: $6.3B in Funds Involved
The Binance hack involving $6.3 billion has taken a new turn as CoinJoin is used for laundering stolen funds.
Binance sees $5 billion in outflows after record $6.3 billion breach
Binance has experienced more than $5 billion in cryptocurrency outflows following the reopening of withdrawals after a record-breaking $6.3 billion security breach. Meanwhile, blockchain investigators report that North Korean hackers have moved approximately $242 million in stolen assets through the Tron network, intensifying scrutiny of…
No proof of AI in North Korean hackers move of stolen Binance funds
Elliptic tracked thousands of transfers, failed swaps and repeated transactions that suggest the hackers relied on scripts rather than AI agents.
Binance Hack Fallout, US Midterms, and Jobs Data Signal Bitcoin Volatility
Binance Fallout: Binance reopened withdrawals after the $6.3 billion hack and reported $3.64 billion in net outflows during the first day. However, it said 95% of the stolen funds have been replaced. Political Focus: U.S.
Trezor expands wallet passphrase limit to 128 characters after Coldcard attacks
Trezor expands wallet passphrases to 128 characters after Coldcard thefts exposed weak recovery phrases, while warning users about passphrase risks.
Binance hacker routes $4 million into three Binance deposit addresses
The incident highlights vulnerabilities in exchange security and the challenges of tracing stolen crypto, impacting trust and regulatory scrutiny.
Binance USDT reserves drop 7.95% as report narrows to 10 assets
Binance reports a 7.95% decline in USDT holdings to 29.48 billion tokens as its October 31 reserve snapshot covers 10 assets following the hack.
From Uptober to Hacktober: Are Bitcoin’s seasonal patterns becoming obsolete?
Bitcoin lost 7.3% in October 2026 after another decline the previous year, despite the month’s historically strong returns, as analysts reassess seasonal signals.
Elliptic Flags First Bitcoin Mixing of Binance Hack Proceeds
The analytics firm traced roughly 12,000 wallets across 11 blockchains and put remaining linked balances at $3.24 billion.
Bitcoin Steadies Near $78,000 as Binance Withdrawals Resume
Bitcoin sits about 2% above its post-Binance hack low despite Friday's $643 million ETF exit, and Binance says withdrawals have slowed since it reopened them Sunday.
Binance Puts Net Outflow at 2.1% of Its $171 Billion in Assets as Withdrawals Restart
Deposits brought back about 22 cents for every dollar withdrawn as the exchange restarted withdrawals, and Binance says it has now made up about 95% of the hack losses.
Bitcoin ETFs Experience $643M Outflows Amid Massive Binance Hack
Record Outflows: Bitcoin ETFs recorded $643.3 million in net outflows on Friday, the largest daily withdrawal since June 25, following the Binance security breach.