Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, has replenished 90% of the $6.3 billion in digital assets stolen during a major cyberattack on October 29, 2026, in what is believed to be the largest cryptocurrency theft ever recorded.
Binance announced on October 31 that it had allocated more than $6.34 billion to replace the stolen assets, drawing on corporate reserves, its emergency protection fund and futures insurance resources. Ten major cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP and Tether, are now fully backed, according to the company.
The attack affected the exchange’s online wallets, prompting an immediate suspension of withdrawals. Binance said approximately $3 billion in stolen assets had been frozen through…
