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World’s largest crypto exchange investigating reports of potential hack

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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 security incident. Covered by 6 outlets: 2 lean left, 2 are centre, 2 lean right.

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  1. The Guardian Left Factuality: Very high GB
    World’s largest crypto exchange investigating reports of potential hack

    Binance said the extent of damages was not known and had not confirmed whether funds had been pilfered Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, said on Thursday it is investigating reports of a potential security issue as its founder said the incident “does look...

  2. Bangor Daily Leans left Factuality: High US
    Binance reports ‘potential security issue’ as stablecoin issuers freeze millions in funds

    LOS ANGELES (AP) — Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, said Thursday it’s investigating reports of a potential security issue as its founder said the incident “does look like a hack on Binance.” It wasn’t immediately clear the extent of the damage hackers...

  3. Zero Hedge Right Factuality: Low US
    Binance Investigates Possible Hack After Billions Transferred Out; Tether And Circle Freeze Stablecoins

    Binance Investigates Possible Hack After Billions Transferred Out; Tether And Circle Freeze Stablecoins Binance said Thursday it is investigating a "potential security issue" after billions of dollars in crypto left its exchange wallets , and the issuers of the two largest...

  4. NBC News Leans left Factuality: High US
    Fears of Binance hack prompt Tether, Circle to freeze over $1.5 billion in funds

    Cryptocurrency exchange Binance is investigating a potential hack after a series of very large transfers on the platform caught the attention of traders.

  5. Times of India Center Factuality: Mostly factual IN
    Binance hacked? Tether, Circle freeze USD 2.38 billion, Ripple holds USD 200 million after world's largest cryptocurrency exchange probes security issue, claim reports

    Binance.US, a separate cryptocurrency exchange, said it was not affected by the security incident.

  6. RT Right Factuality: Very low State media RU
    World’s largest crypto exchange investigates suspected multibillion-dollar hack

    Binance is investigating a potential security breach after researchers flagged billions of dollars in suspicious transfers

  7. Reuters Center Factuality: Very high GB
    Tether, Circle freeze $2.38 billion after Binance reports security incident - Reuters

    Tether, Circle freeze $2.38 billion after Binance reports security incident Reuters