Economy
Binance covers 90% of losses from $6.3bn hack as FBI blames North Korea
Cryptocurrency exchange Binance replaces 90% of assets stolen in a record hack, expects to resume user withdrawals on Sunday, and promises to cover the remaining deficit.
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The essentials of this story
- What happened
- Binance suffered a record $6.3bn cryptocurrency hack attributed by the FBI to North Korea, leading to suspended withdrawals and massive market drops.
- Who is affected
- Cryptocurrency holders, Binance users, and global digital asset markets.
- What changes
- Binance replaced 90% of stolen assets using reserve funds, pledged to cover the remaining 10%, and prepared to resume user withdrawals on Sunday, November 1, 2026.
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Sources
- Binance says 90% of losses from $6.3bn hack covered as FBI says North Korea behind attack — The Guardian — mundo
- Crypto firm Binance covers 90% of losses after $6.3bn hack — BBC News — principais