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World’s largest crypto exchange investigating reports of potential hack

Cryptocurrency exchange Binance is investigating a potential hack after a series of very large transfers on the platform caught the attention of traders. Binance.US, a separate cryptocurrency exchange, said it was not affected by the...

Lean: Left Fact-focusedFactuality: Very highCountry: United KingdomFunding: Nonprofit trustOwner: Scott Trust
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Trending: Medium Sources: 7 Reliability: 63 Bias severity: 20 Risk: 29Sentiment: -14Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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Binance probes possible $5.7 billion crypto hack, possibly the biggest in history

Crypto exchange Binance is investigating what could be the biggest crypto hack in history as users saw upwards of $5.7 billion in funds drained from wallets Thursday afternoon. Covered by 3 outlets: 1 are centre, 1 lean right, 1 are not rated.

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Circle, Tether freeze funds impacted by potential Binance 'security issue'

Binance, the world's largest crypto exchange, said it was actively investigating the matter and that funds are "completley safe."

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Binance Investigating Possibly Massive Hack

"Our security teams are reviewing all relevant information with urgency," the company said.

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Binance crypto platform suspends trades amid suspected hack

The platform suspended some trading while crypto companies froze billions in their respective currencies. The full extent of the possible hack was not yet clear.

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Crypto giant Binance investigating security concerns amid reports of hack: 'User funds are completely safe'

Binance says user funds remain safe amid reports of a potential hack. The crypto exchange is investigating and warns users against scams and unofficial links.

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