Binance cyberattack losses estimated at $6.3 billion amid North Korea suspicions
Estimates following the massive cyberattack on Binance put potential losses at $6.3 billion, with investigators pointing toward North Korean threat actors.
New details have emerged regarding the cyberattack targeting cryptocurrency exchange Binance, with estimates placing total potential losses at $6.3 billion, making it potentially the largest digital asset heist in history. According to reports by blockchain analytics firm TRM Labs, around $6.36 billion was moved rapidly during the intrusion.
Binance and industry partners managed to freeze approximately $2.5 billion to limit the overall damage. Cybersecurity experts and investigators suspect North Korean state-sponsored threat actors may be responsible for the breach. The attack has raised broader questions across the financial sector regarding digital asset laundering mechanisms and security measures compared to traditional banking systems. Operations on select Binance products remain suspended while investigations and asset recovery efforts continue.
Sources: La Tribune, Le Figaro, Le Monde, Le Soir, RTBF Info.
Sources
- Le Soir — La plateforme de crypto Binance fait état d'un piratage et gèle 2,5 milliards de dollars
- Le Figaro — Cyberattaque contre Binance : comment des plateformes de cryptomonnaies peuvent se faire dévaliser ?
- Le Monde — Piratage de Binance : ce que l’on sait sur le plus gros vol de cryptomonnaies de l’histoire
- La Tribune — Piratage de Binance : les questions sur « le casse du siècle » à 6 milliards de dollars de cryptos
- RTBF Info — Cyberattaques : comment les banques protègent-elles votre argent ?
Earlier coverage
- Oct 30, 2026, 04:30 AM UTCBinance freezes $2.5 billion following major cyberattack