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# Binance hack: Crypto exchange resumes withdrawals after more than $6 billion stolen, sees outflow of $4.7 billion

What we know so far: 14 reports from 7 outlets, first at 30 Oct, 07:38 IST, latest at 2 Nov, 06:50 IST. Headlines and summaries are quoted from each outlet, oldest first; each links to the original report.

1. Friday 30 October
2. 07:38 IST NDTV [Binance Reports Major '$5.9 Billion' Heist, Suspends Deposits, Withdrawals](https://allindia.news/s/af5621e69c18) (original: https://www.ndtv.com/world-news/binance-major-5-9-billion-heist-cyberattack-freezes-crypto-funds-suspends-deposits-withdrawals-12256662#publisher=newsstand)

Neither the company nor industry observers offered any explanation as to how the cyberattack might have occurred.

3. 09:11 IST The Hindu [Binance crypto exchange confirms major hack, more than $2.5 billion frozen](https://allindia.news/s/9046995f5cc5) (original: https://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/technology/binance-crypto-exchange-confirms-major-hack-more-than-25-billion-frozen/article71643509.ece)

For several hours before Binance confirmed the attack, several industry observers said hackers had managed to reach the platform

4. 10:45 IST BBC News [Crypto giant Binance hit by 'largest hack in history'](https://allindia.news/s/8c603b99be73) (original: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cwg7xp8kx4v5o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss)

Two analytics firms have attributed the incident to a North Korean hacking unit called TraderTraitor.

5. 16:38 IST The Economic Times [Crypto's biggest heist: $6.3 B stolen in 20 mins](https://allindia.news/s/0944b99902a8) (original: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/international/world-news/cryptos-biggest-ever-heist-how-hackers-stole-6-3-billion-in-just-20-minutes/articleshow/135357593.cms)
6. 20:18 IST Mint [Crypto exchange Binance hacked: Biggest hack in history at $6.3bn? What went wrong? What initial investigations suggest?](https://allindia.news/s/c0a0ea2e29a5) (original: https://www.livemint.com/companies/crypto-exchange-binance-hacked-biggest-hack-in-history-at-6-3bn-what-went-wrong-what-initial-investigations-suggest-11793368607461.html)

Binance is investigating a reported $6.3 billion crypto theft, potentially the biggest financial heist, with early findings pointing to North Korea-linked hackers. The exchange has frozen withdrawals, is tracing stolen assets and says customer funds are safe.

7. 23:09 IST BBC News [Crypto giant Binance attempting to recover $6.3bn stolen in hack linked to North Korea](https://allindia.news/s/f23653153711) (original: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cwe8lp7zy07zo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss)

The cyber-attack, which the company describes as complex, is believed to be the largest ever of its kind.

8. Saturday 31 October
9. 15:00 IST NDTV [Inside World's Largest Crypto Heist: How Binance's $6.3 Billion Was Stolen](https://allindia.news/s/62b6f8c79e4c) (original: https://www.ndtv.com/world-news/inside-worlds-largest-crypto-heist-how-binances-6-3-billion-was-stolen-12262633#publisher=newsstand)

The $6.3 billion attack on Binance has raised fresh concerns about the security of cryptocurrency exchanges, with investigators suspecting the involvement of a North Korean hacking group.

10. 21:33 IST NDTV Profit [Binance Hack: Crypto Exchange Says 90% Of Stolen Assets Replenished](https://allindia.news/s/e4782d83170d) (original: https://www.ndtvprofit.com/markets/binance-hack-crypto-exchange-says-90-of-stolen-assets-replenished-12264586#publisher=newsstand)

Binance says 90% of assets stolen in the $6.3 billion security breach have been replenished, with the exchange using SAFU reserves, insurance funds and corporate treasury to cover losses.

11. 22:02 IST BBC News [Crypto firm Binance covers 90% of losses after $6.3bn hack](https://allindia.news/s/fd7df114ba65) (original: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/ckpdg3ql4169o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss)

Two analytics firms say they have robust intelligence pointing to a North Korean state-backed group as the likely culprit.

12. Sunday 1 November
13. 10:29 IST The Economic Times [Binance to resume withdrawals after funds recovered](https://allindia.news/s/865b8ac68007) (original: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/international/business/binance-to-resume-withdrawals-after-recovering-bulk-of-6-billion-in-stolen-funds/articleshow/135418206.cms)
14. 11:28 IST NDTV Profit [Crypto Heist: Binance To Resume Withdrawals After Covering 95% Of $6.3 Billion Theft](https://allindia.news/s/8f9085c27151) (original: https://www.ndtvprofit.com/markets/binance-to-resume-withdrawals-after-covering-95-of-6-3-billion-theft-12266113#publisher=newsstand)

The largest cryptocurrency exchange has said that it will restart phase 1 of withdrawals on Sunday after the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) linked the theft to North Korea.

15. 11:41 IST Hindustan Times [Binance to resume withdrawals after $6 billion hack attempt](https://allindia.news/s/283a7229bbc3) (original: https://www.hindustantimes.com/business/binance-to-resume-withdrawals-after-6-billion-hack-attempt-101793511023681.html)

The FBI blamed North Korea’s TraderTraitor unit. Binance says it will cover all losses, while major cryptocurrency prices remained relatively steady.

16. 18:12 IST Mint [Binance resumes bitcoin, ether withdrawals after recovering 95% of $6.3 billion in crypto theft; check details](https://allindia.news/s/286465f4a239) (original: https://www.livemint.com/companies/news/binance-resumes-bitcoin-ether-withdrawals-after-recovering-95-of-6-3-billion-in-crypto-theft-check-details-11793533925706.html)

Binance resumed withdrawals for 15 cryptocurrencies in phase 1 after using its own funds to cover about 95% of the $6.3 billion stolen in a heist. Details here.

17. Monday 2 November
18. 06:50 IST Mint [Binance hack: Crypto exchange resumes withdrawals after more than $6 billion stolen, sees outflow of $4.7 billion](https://allindia.news/s/f32cd804b91f) (original: https://www.livemint.com/companies/news/binance-hack-crypto-exchange-resumes-withdrawals-after-more-than-6-billion-stolen-sees-outflow-of-4-7-billion-11793581525421.html)

Binance resumed customer withdrawals after a $6.3 billion cyber theft, reporting a $3.64 billion net outflow on Sunday. The exchange says it will cover the losses and has replenished 90 percent of stolen funds.