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Binance Founder CZ Says Crypto Exchange ‘May Have Been Hacked’

Bloomberg Technology Thursday 29 October 2026, 21:25 UTC By Muyao Shen and Vildana Hajric 1 min read
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Cybersecurity Binance Founder CZ Says Crypto Exchange ‘May Have Been Hacked’ Changpeng Zhao, the co-founder of Binance, said that the world’s largest crypto exchange may have been hacked but that user funds were safe. “We are aware of reports of a potential security issue and we are actively investigating,” said a Binance spokesperson. “At this stage, we have not confirmed any impact to user funds.

Cybersecurity Binance Founder CZ Says Crypto Exchange ‘May Have Been Hacked’ Changpeng Zhao, the co-founder of Binance, said that the world’s largest crypto exchange may have been hacked but that user funds were safe. “We are aware of reports of a potential security issue and we are actively investigating,” said a Binance spokesperson. “At this stage, we have not confirmed any impact to user funds. Our security teams are reviewing all relevant information with urgency, and we will provide updates through official Binance channels as soon as we have verified information. Users should remain cautious of scams and should not trust unofficial links, messages, or requests for account information.”
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