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Video. Binance hit by major hack as billions in crypto funds are frozen

Updated: 30 October 2026 - 8:20 GMT+1

Cryptocurrency platform Binance said on Thursday it had fallen victim to a major hack that hit around $6.3 billion (€5.5bn) in funds, with about half that amount frozen to prevent a massive theft.

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