Binance, the world's largest crypto exchange, suffered an October 30 hack that reportedly drained over $6.3 billion, linked by the article to the North Korean group TraderTraitor. Co-founder Yi He urged users to stay alert, warning that bad actors could exploit the turmoil. She said no cash voucher campaign exists despite claims on X, and any such program needs regulatory approval first. She also flagged Telegram scammers embedding fake Binance announcements in GRAM transfers. Binance halted deposits and withdrawals for security checks, then resumed them and reported that 95% of the affected funds have been restored. Users withdrew about $4.65 billion within 10 hours, while deposits reached roughly $1.01 billion. Fiat withdrawals have since opened in five currencies.
Why it matters: The episode shows how a major exchange breach can lead to follow-on phishing and fake campaigns that reach ordinary users.
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