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Binance Suspected $5.8B Hack Rattles Crypto Markets
Binance, the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange, is suspected of suffering a major hack, with reports of over $5.7 billion (about 7.63 trillion won) in virtual assets stolen, according to Bloomberg. Business Korea reports Bitcoin fell below $80,000 into the $77,000 range amid the anxiety, while major stablecoin issuers have frozen about $2.3 billion (about 3 trillion won) in related funds to prevent potential damage, per Dong-a Ilbo. Chosun Ilbo notes the suspected stolen assets include about $1.5 billion in Bitcoin and $900 million in Ethereum, and Binance has temporarily suspended user withdrawals. Korean reactions focus on market jitters and security concerns, with Korea Times reporting a separate data breach at Bithumb leaking hundreds of customers' personal information, and a cybersecurity expert calling for a new playbook as AI changes the hacking paradigm.


















