Binance News
Binance restricts European accounts as MiCA transition ends
Binance is warning some users in European markets to remove crypto holdings before monthly custody-like charges begin later in November and before account closures at year end. The move affects ...
Binance names new finance chief after CFO exit
Binance is changing its finance leadership days after hackers stole a record $6.3 billion from the cryptocurrency exchange. Justin Yek is set to succeed Kaiser Ng, who is leaving after more than ...
Binance hot wallet exploit shows permission flaw in Ethereum withdrawal operations
A human error rather than a break in Ethereum's code appears to sit at the center of the Binance wallet exploit described in the source material. The incident highlights how a low-cost ...
Binance hackers still hold $3.1 billion in cryptocurrency after attack
Approximately $3.11 billion of the $6.43 billion stolen in the Binance hack remains in addresses linked to the October 29 attack. According to blockchain analytics firm Elliptic, the attackers ...
Binance issues recovery update: withdrawals to restart for HYPE, INJ, APT, PLASMA, NEAR, LTC and additional assets
Binance announced that withdrawals for a range of tokens, including HYPE, INJ, APT, PLASMA, NEAR, and LTC, as well as other tokens on restored networks, are planned to resume in phases by the end ...
Binance updates Proof of Reserves with zero-knowledge verification for ten major tokens
Binance has updated its Proof of Reserves system, allowing users to independently verify that balances for ten listed tokens are backed at least 1:1 using a Merkle Tree and zero-knowledge proof ...
Bitcoin plunges below $76,000 as daily liquidations top $1 billion
Bitcoin lost more than 5% of its value in 24 hours, falling toward $76,000 amid a massive sell-off in U.S. technology stocks. Liquidations across the cryptocurrency market exceeded $1 billion ...
Binance introduces new round of Community Appreciation Earn Campaign with tiered bonuses and SXT rewards
Binance announced the launch of its 2nd Community Appreciation Earn Campaign, offering participants the opportunity to earn annual percentage rates up to 10% on U Flexible products, participate in ...
Binance cuts SignalPlus access after security alert for crypto traders
Binance has revoked all API keys linked to SignalPlus after the trading platform flagged a potential security issue affecting exchange connectivity. The move extends to broader market caution, ...
Binance removes all API keys linked to SignalPlus after reported security issue
Binance has removed all API keys linked to the SignalPlus platform as a precaution following a reported potential security issue affecting SignalPlus. The company stated its own systems were not ...
U.S. regulators check bank systems after Binance hack raises cyber risk concerns
U.S. bank regulators are contacting lenders after last week's $6.3 billion hack of Binance to assess whether their systems show vulnerabilities or unusual activity. The outreach reflects concern ...
Polygon proposes hard fork to recover funds stolen from Binance
Crypto exchange Binance and prediction market platform Polymarket have proposed a hard fork of the Polygon network to recover approximately 70.49 million POL tokens worth $6.8 million. The funds ...
Crypto markets face pressure as Bitcoin bounce fades
Cryptocurrency traders are turning more cautious as Bitcoin's recent rebound loses momentum amid fresh market stress. The pullback comes as a reported Binance exploit and continued unwinding in ...
Crypto security risks rise as hacks expose bitcoin custody weak points
Crypto theft is intensifying as attacks move beyond direct key theft and expose weaknesses in exchange systems and hardware wallet supply chains. Losses escalated from $2.9 billion across nearly ...
Coinbase highlights cold-storage safeguards after Binance breach rocks crypto sector
Crypto exchanges are sharpening their security messaging after Binance disclosed a multibillion-dollar breach in late October. Coinbase says more than 99% of customer assets remain in cold ...
Crypto market dips as U.S. midterm results and Binance hack weigh on sentiment
Digital assets come under renewed pressure as investors assess a tougher political backdrop for industry-backed regulation in the U.S. The pullback also reflects lingering damage from the recent ...
North Korean cyber tactics spotlight rising risks after Binance breach
Warnings about cyber techniques linked to North Korean actors had circulated well before the reported $6.3 billion Binance breach. The case underscores how long-identified attack methods continue ...
Binance reveals hack scheme involving fake job interviews and AI
Cryptocurrency exchange Binance has released preliminary findings from its investigation into the October 29 hack, which affected $6.34 billion in assets. The attackers infiltrated the ...
Binance raises AI security investment after hackers exploit fake interview in $6.3 billion wallet breach
Binance is stepping up its cybersecurity response after attackers used a fake job interview to compromise a computer and seize control of the company's wallets. The exchange says the breach ...
Binance founder warns AI may raise cyber risks for crypto exchanges and banks
Days after a record $6.4 billion theft from Binance, concerns are growing across finance over how artificial intelligence could make complex cyberattacks easier to carry out. Changpeng Zhao says ...
South Korea considers 99% cold storage rule for crypto exchanges
South Korean financial authorities are considering raising the mandatory share of customer crypto assets held in cold wallets from 80% to 99% following the Binance hack. Industry ...
