How Did the Binance Hack Happen? Detailed Investigation of the $6 Billion Heist
On October 29, 2026, an attacker drained about $6.15 billion from Binance in 31 minutes, one of the largest thefts in crypto history, or rather, internet history. Binance first put losses at $6.3 billion; blockchain analytics firm BitOK’s transaction-by-transaction tracing puts them at $6.15 billion across nine blockchains. The attacker never stole Binance’s private keys. The post How Did the Binance Hack Happen? Detailed Investigation of the $6 Billion Heist appeared first on BeInCrypto.
Key Takeaways
- On October 29, 2026, an attacker drained about $6.15 billion from Binance in 31 minutes, one of the largest thefts in crypto history, or rather, internet history.
- Binance first put losses at $6.3 billion; blockchain analytics firm BitOK’s transaction-by-transaction tracing puts them at $6.15 billion across nine blockchains.
- The attacker never stole Binance’s private keys.
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