Binance CEO says 90 percent of stolen assets have been ‘replenished’
Most of the $6.3 billion in crypto stolen from Binance users has been restored.
by Terrence O'Brien
Oct 31, 2026, 6:40 PM UTC
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Terrence O'Brien is the Verge’s weekend editor. He’s covered the tech industry for over 18 years and knows a thing or two about synths.
After hackers stole a shocking $6.3 billion from Binance customers in a record-breaking crypto heist, the company’s CEO says that 90 percent of the funds have been replaced, and the company plans to cover the remaining 10 percent as well. Binance is covering the stolen funds directly, and the remaining 10 percent consists of “less liquid” tokens, which the company says may take longer to acquire.
The company also said in a post on X that, while withdrawals remain paused, they’re on track to be enabled on Sunday.
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