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Binance sees outflows after $6.3 billion security breach

Binance sees outflows after $6.3 billion security breach

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THE BRIEF
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Binance customers withdrew $3.64 billion, representing 2.1% of exchange assets, as services resumed following a security breach that saw $6.3 billion stolen.

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Crypto security firm TRM Labs and the FBI stated that an elite North Korean state-sponsored unit named TraderTraitor was responsible for the attack.

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Binance reported that it has covered 95% of the stolen assets by utilizing its funds to purchase replacement tokens and executing a phased withdrawal rollout.