When Is a Hack a Defense? Custodial Liability, Issuer Freezes and the Public Loss after the Binance Theft of 29 October 2026
On 29 October 2026, about $6.36 billion was taken from Binance's hot wallets across ten blockchains.
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On 29 October 2026, about $6.36 billion was taken from Binance's hot wallets across ten blockchains.
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