# Reuters explains how the Binance crypto heist unfolded

Reuters' October 30 explainer reconstructs how attackers took roughly $6.3 billion from Binance's transaction-processing wallets, with most of the outflows occurring in about 20 minutes. It discusses compromised signing infrastructure, the role of stablecoin freezes and unresolved questions about the attackers. #binance #bitcoin #crypto #worldnews

Original report: [Reuters](https://www.reuters.com/legal/government/gone-20-minutes-how-biggest-heist-crypto-history-unfolded-2026-10-30/)

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Original source: https://www.reuters.com/legal/government/gone-20-minutes-how-biggest-heist-crypto-history-unfolded-2026-10-30/