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Binance $6.3 billion hack sparks custody safety concerns

A $6.3 billion theft from Binance, described as the largest crypto heist in history, has intensified scrutiny of wallet security. The incident follows another major breach this week, prompting broader questions about asset custody.

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Binance $6.3 billion hack fuels political debate

Political figures are leveraging the record $6.3 billion theft from Binance to fuel pre-election discussions. The incident marks the largest cryptocurrency heist to date.

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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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