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Binance hack probe and crypto asset freeze

Ongoing friction in the Russia-Ukraine conflict includes drone strikes, energy attacks, ceasefire talks, and grain transit developments, with prisoner release negotiations advancing.

9 stories2266 sourcesUpdated Nov 2, 2026

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Oct 31, 2026
Russian attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure left nearly 370,000 without power in Volyn and damaged facilities across regions.
Oct 31, 2026
Ukraine launches more than 1,000 drones hitting St. Petersburg oil terminal, killing one and injuring five.
Oct 31, 2026
Ukraine Intelligence reports Russia budgeted about $177 billion for defense and war-related spending in 2026.
Nov 1, 2026
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the U.S. is uncertain whether a negotiated peace between Russia and Ukraine is achievable.
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Finance

Binance Investigates Billions in Transfers as Crypto Liquidations Surge

"It does look like a hack on Binance," Zhao said, expecting user funds fully covered after outflows estimated up to $5.9B; Binance verified $2.54B frozen.

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Tech

Binance Reports $6.3 Billion Crypto Theft

Binance is investigating a major hot-wallet security incident that it estimates had a $6.3 billion impact, and says user funds are safe. The exchange temporarily halted withdrawals while strengthening its controls, with co-CEO Yi He saying withdrawals are expected to resume within 48 hours and deposits are operating normally.

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Binance Resumes Services After Cyberattack With $3.64B Net Outflows

Binance recorded $3.64 billion in net outflows on November 1 after restoring withdrawals following a $6.3 billion cyberattack. Changpeng Zhao said 98% choose to stay.

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Tech

Binance Probes $6.3 Billion Crypto Heist

Binance says it helped African law enforcement pursue scam networks: a coordinated operation across 16 countries led to 651 arrests, while a separate Ghana-Nigeria crackdown resulted in 28 arrests and identified more than $11 million in funds potentially subject to freezing. The exchange also warned users about counterfeit crypto tokens used to fake payments, urging them to verify token contracts, networks and convertibility before handing over goods or services.

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Tech

FBI Attributes $6.3 Billion Binance Heist to North Korea-Linked Group

Elon Musk warned that superintelligent AI agents could eventually exploit cryptocurrency systems to acquire money for themselves, reacting to a reported $6.3 billion Binance security breach. The attacker allegedly used USDT as collateral to borrow Ether that could not be frozen in the same way; there is no evidence AI was involved in the incident.

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Politics

Rubio Says Ukraine Peace Deal Not Imminent

Rubio said at the Atlanta G20 he does not know if Ukraine peace is achievable and that no settlement is imminent; European officials say he sees no Putin deal before spring 2027.

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Tech

Binance Theft Becomes Largest Crypto Hack on Record

Crypto scams are taking several forms, from counterfeit tokens used to trick sellers and compromised-wallet attacks to fake AI trading platforms and coordinated rug-pull operations. Separately, Blockaid reported an ongoing attack on Ethereum project X100, in which attackers stole about $4.85 million in USDT and removed hundreds of thousands of X tokens.

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World

Erdogan urges restraint over Black Sea ship attacks

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan condemned Russian and Ukrainian attacks on civilian vessels in the Black Sea and urged both sides to act responsibly, saying Ankara’s proposal to halt the strikes has not been implemented. After meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, the leaders agreed to work on a grain corridor and broader efforts to restore safe navigation, which Erdogan said could also support peace diplomacy.

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Binance's possible hack triggers $3 billion freeze in crypto assets

Binance says about $3B linked to a possible hack is frozen after pegging total impact near $6.3B; Tether and Circle locked over $2B as crypto prices fell.

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