Trail of Bits Reports 71% Rise in Crypto Hacks This Year
Crypto hacks in 2026 have surged 71% above the annual average, pushing for enhanced security measures.
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XRP Hit First in Binance Hack: Five Wallets Drained in About Four Minutes
Binance’s wallet breach involved approximately $296 million in XRP transfers, blockchain investigators found. Ripple froze stolen RLUSD during the response, and the exchange subsequently said its XRP customer balances were fully backed.
XRP ETFs see $8.43M in inflows after breach of $1.25 — November rally ahead?
XRP is entering November with bullish institutional flows, raising hopes of a market decoupling.
North Korean hackers move $38M through Relay Protocol in 7 hours
The incident highlights vulnerabilities in cross-chain protocols, potentially prompting stricter regulations and compliance scrutiny in the crypto sector.
Michael Saylor Sees Stronger Crypto Security After Binance’s $6.3 Billion Hack
Michael Saylor expects the crypto industry to strengthen security after Binance’s $6.3 billion hack. The Strategy executive chairman also backed the exchange’s commitment to use its own balance sheet to make customers whole. Saylor Sees Lessons From Binance Security Failures Strategy Inc.
FBI confirms North Korea's role in $6 billion Binance hack, asks DeFi community to block BTC, ETH, SOL addresses
While the FBI listed hundreds of addresses in its notice, Chainalysis said the Binance attackers have already used "thousands addresses," and expects this number to continue growing.
FBI Links DPRK to Binance Hack, Asks Virtual Asset Providers
The FBI has linked North Korea to a significant breach of Binance, urging immediate action from virtual asset service providers.
Trump Speaks on $6.3B Binance Hack as FBI Confirms North Korea
President Donald Trump said U.S. officials were looking into Binance’s $6.3 billion hack and acknowledged the exchange’s recovery assurances. The FBI subsequently attributed the theft to North Korea and warned of further laundering.
Tether posts $1.5B Q3 profit – Can USDT’s $7.9B buffer withstand market panic?
Will Tether's push to fight scams, human trafficking and illicit funds get it off regulatory scrutiny?
The Largest Crypto Hacks in History Ranked by Dollar Value and Bitcoin Stolen
The reported $6.3 billion Binance breach may have rewritten cryptocurrency’s record books in dollar terms, but measuring digital heists in bitcoin paints a strikingly different picture.
Binance’s $24M ENA recovery effort – Can Ethena extend its 16% rally?
Binance continue to buy back stolen funds receiving 128.63 million ENA, worth $24 million from Ethena.
Tether-Backed FASE Foundation Targets Scams and Stablecoin Aid
Named founding stakeholders include Anchorage Digital, Bybit, Chainalysis, Payward, Opera and the Solana Foundation; the United Nations Office on
FBI Links North Korea to $6B Binance Hack, Urges Action
The FBI has implicated North Korean hackers in a $6 billion Binance theft, urging crypto services to act.
Binance Hack Jolts Bitcoin Treasury Firm Into Weighing BTC Sales
Next Technology Holding, the 18th-largest publicly traded corporate bitcoin holder at press time, has authorized the sale or pledging of its approximately 5,833 BTC following Binance’s major security incident. The company’s decision reflects mounting concerns about exchange vulnerabilities, international cyberattacks, and quantum computing.
FBI Links North Korea to $6B Binance Hack as Details Emerge
The FBI has implicated North Korea in the $6B Binance hack, raising alarms in the crypto community.
FBI Attributes $6 Billion-Plus Binance Hack to North Korea
The bureau named TraderTraitor and sought blocks on the laundering trail, while Binance kept Nov. 1 as its withdrawal restart target.
FBI links $6B Binance hack to North Korea’s TraderTraitor group
The hack underscores the urgent need for enhanced cybersecurity measures in the crypto industry, potentially affecting market stability.
Chainalysis Reports THORChain Delayed Laundering of Stolen
THORChain has reportedly delayed the laundering of stolen Binance funds, according to Chainalysis. This incident raises serious security concerns.
Bitcoin ETF Outflows Reverse Four Days of Inflows After Hack
Bitcoin ETF outflows totaled $643.33 million on Friday, wiping out four sessions of inflows and leaving the week in negative territory. BlackRock’s IBIT and Fidelity’s FBTC led a broad retreat, with five major Bitcoin funds recording withdrawals during the session.
Stolen iPhone Sparks $14,000 Nightmare for Crypto Veteran
A crypto industry veteran says a stolen iPhone led to approximately $14,000 in losses after thieves accessed his cryptocurrency and financial accounts. The incident highlights how an unlocked smartphone can expose several accounts through a single point of access.
Kim Jong Un and North Korea Memes Flood X After Binance’s $6.3B Hack
Crypto Twitter on the social media platform now called X has found its latest villain-turned-comedian in Kim Jong Un. Following the colossal Binance breach, images of the North Korean dictator celebrating an imaginary payday have spread across nearly everyone’s timeline.
Ethereum Price Faces 525K ETH Supply Risk as ETF Outflows Mount
The Ethereum price traded near $2,250 on October 31 as ETF outflows and a large attacker-linked ETH holding drew investor attention. Glassnode reported 23 straight ETF outflow sessions, with Farside data showing a $4.4 million inflow on October 23 and a five-day streak.
Binance Hack: Exchange Replaces 90% of Stolen $6.3B in Crypto
The Binance hack left $6.3 billion in stolen crypto, and the exchange says it has replenished about 90% using company funds. Binance plans to resume withdrawals on November 1 after security checks, with services expected to return in phases for users.
Binance $6B hack fuels Washington debate on crypto regulation before election
The Binance hack intensifies the crypto regulation debate, potentially influencing legislative priorities and election outcomes in the U.S.
Chainalysis Hit by Cyberattack Amid Growing Crypto Industry Security Risks
Blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis has disclosed a cybersecurity breach that exposed certain customer information, raising fresh concerns about data protection across the cryptocurrency industry.
Binance Recovers 90% of $6.3B Hack Losses – Withdrawals Set to Resume
; Binance recovers 90% of the cryptocurrency stolen in its record-breaking $6.3 billion security breach, with the exchange targeting Sunday, November 1, to resume customer withdrawals. Binance has made further progress in recovering from one of the largest cryptocurrency thefts on record.
Bitcoin ETFs Lose $643M After Binance Hack Ends 4-Day Inflow Run
Bitcoin ETFs suffered $643.33 million in net outflows Friday, wiping out four consecutive days of inflows and pushing the week into negative territory. Ether and solana also faced heavy redemptions as the Binance hack triggered a fresh bout of risk aversion across crypto markets.
Name.com restores hijacked domains after attack hit at least 12 DeFi front ends
The incident highlights vulnerabilities in DeFi's reliance on traditional internet infrastructure, urging enhanced security measures for domain management.
Binance Hack: 158.2M TRX Funds Shifted to New Wallet
A significant transfer of stolen TRX from the Binance hack has raised alarms across the crypto community.
CFTC and US Lawmaker Offer Two Different Answers to Binance’s $6.3B Hack
A $6.3 billion crypto heist has handed Washington a fresh regulatory fight. One federal watchdog wants exchanges to volunteer for oversight, while a Republican senator argues Congress already missed its chance to give the industry stronger defenses against thieves.