Binance investigates suspected multibillion-dollar wallet breach
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- Binance launched an investigation after suspicious transfers from exchange-linked wallets raised concerns about a potential security breach.
- Blockchain analysts tracked billions in digital assets moving to newly created wallets, while stablecoin issuers froze related funds.
- The reports pressured cryptocurrency prices, with BNB falling 6% in one hour.
Binance is investigating a potential security breach after suspicious wallet transfers raised concerns about billions in cryptocurrency movements.
Blockchain researchers traced transfers from Binance-linked wallets to newly created addresses across several networks, including Ethereum.
“Our teams are aware of reports of a potential security issue and are actively investigating,” Binance said in its official statement.
Tether and Circle subsequently froze more than $2.36 billion in stablecoins linked to the suspected incident.
“Users should remain cautious of scams and should not trust unofficial links, messages, or requests for account information,” Binance said.
Blockchain researcher Spreek initially flagged suspicious Ethereum transfers involving a contract call reportedly funded through Tornado Cash.
On-chain estimates varied, with some analysts identifying up to $5.8 billion in associated wallet holdings rather than confirmed stolen funds.
Following the reports, BNB was trading down 8.0% at $698.03.
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