What we know about Binance's $6.3bn hack
Binance, the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange, has suffered a $6.3 billion hack. While half of the assets have been frozen, investigators suspect a North Korean hacking unit may be responsible.
Why it matters
This represents one of the largest security breaches in crypto history, highlighting ongoing vulnerabilities in digital asset exchanges and the threat of state-sponsored cybercrime.
What we know about Binance's $6.3bn hack Close Binance, the world's biggest crypto exchange, has been hit by a $6.3bn (£4.7bn) hack.
Half of the assets have been frozen but many remain in the hands of the hackers, the cryptocurrency giant said.
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