Tech Stocks Plummet; Hackers Steal Over $6B in Cryptocurrency

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As of November 1, 2026, Binance, the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange, has resumed withdrawals for some major cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum after hackers stole approximately $6.3 billion in digital funds on October 29. The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) attributed the theft to North Korea. In response to the hack, Tether froze over $1.567 billion worth of its digital currency and Circle, issuer of USD Coin, also halted assets related to the incident. Binance reassured users that their funds are safe and will cover all losses from the attack using company funds.

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