
Binance $6.3B Hack: Cause, Freezes, Compensation and When Withdrawals Return
On the evening of October 29, 2026, attackers gained access to Binance hot wallets and took about $6.3 billion — the largest hack in crypto history. The exchange has named a preliminary cause, about $3 billion is frozen, $6.34 billion is reserved to cover losses, and withdrawals are to return in phases. Here are the confirmed facts, the timeline and what matters to users.











