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Binance Hack: $6.3 Billion Theft Raises Bitcoin Fears

By BITCOINIST EDITOR

The Binance hack has renewed concerns about cryptocurrency security after attackers stole approximately $6.3 billion in digital assets from the world’s largest crypto exchange. The October 29 breach is believed to be the biggest cryptocurrency theft ever recorded, surpassing the $1.46 billion Bybit attack in February…

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