Secret Service and FBI Pursue Funds Stolen in $6.3B Binance Hack
The Secret Service says investigators helped freeze stolen Binance crypto within minutes and are working with federal partners as recovery efforts continue.
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Blockaid flags twelve crypto sites in a Step Drainer campaign as several teams restore service. Separately, Chainalysis reports access to customer profile data.
Vitalik Buterin Cuts Crypto Website Use in Digital Minimalism Push
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Chainalysis Says AI-Assisted Attack Exposed Customer Contact Data
Chainalysis confirms access to customer names, emails, IDs and roles. It reports no evidence that investigation content or authentication data was accessed.
Uber Tests 24/7 Treasury on Canton With HSBC and Franklin Templeton
Uber tested tokenized bank deposits and money market fund shares on Canton, including a weekend liquidation. The treasury pilot’s investment size was not disclosed.
Trump on Binance Hack’s North Korea Link: “We Don’t Know”
Trump says the US is examining a possible North Korean link to Binance’s $6.3 billion hack, without confirming who was responsible or that funds were recovered.
Why Recovering Binance’s $6.3B in Stolen Crypto Is So Difficult
Investigators face rapid token swaps, automated wallet transfers and cash-out networks. Frozen assets and Binance’s replacement funding are separate from recovered funds.