Binance loses $5.7 billion in largest crypto hack to date

Reported by CoinDesk · Published 30 Oct 2026, 5:12 AM MYT (1 hr ago)

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Crypto prices are sliding on the news, with bitcoin falling back to $79,000.

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Binance loses $5.7 billion in largest crypto hack to date

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