Some estimates say hackers stole billions in crypto from Binance, the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange, during a cyberattack on Thursday.
Binance pauses withdrawals as hackers suspected of stealing billions in crypto
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Binance pauses withdrawals after suspected security breach, with hackers possibly stealing billions in crypto.
- Binance is investigating a security incident and paused withdrawals as a precaution.
- Founder Changpeng Zhao suggested the company was hacked and expects user funds to be covered.
- Circle and Tether froze significant amounts of money linked to the incident.
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