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US probes $6.3 billion Binance hack linked to North Korea

The administration is investigating a $6.3 billion security breach at Binance, with North Korean hackers under suspicion. The exchange reportedly told officials the situation is under control.

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Binance rebuilds withdrawal service after self-destructing hack

Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao said the attacker used a self-destruct mechanism to erase traces during the breach. The company is rebuilding its withdrawal service and will not restart it until it passes rigorous testing.

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Binance aims to reopen after reported $6.3 billion hack

Binance says it plans to restore operations within a couple of days following what is believed to be the largest cryptocurrency theft in history, valued at $6.3 billion.

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Binance reports $6.3 billion hack as tech stocks fall

A $6.3 billion security breach at Binance has intensified volatility in the crypto sector. Simultaneously, concerns over AI spending and weak earnings outlooks pushed the QQQ ETF down more than 2 percent.

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