# Suspected Binance hack triggers emergency asset freezes

_Published Thursday, October 29, 2026 at 6:53 PM EDT · Security, Products · Latest · Tier 2 — Notable_

A suspected hack affecting billions of dollars in funds on Binance triggered emergency asset freezes and falling digital asset prices, Bloomberg reported. Executives at the cryptocurrency exchange said they were investigating and that customer funds were safe.

## Sources

- [Bloomberg Technology](https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-10-29/binance-founder-says-possible-hack-of-exchange-bitcoin-falls)

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Published: 2026-10-29T22:53:41.552Z
Story chronology: 2026-10-29T21:25:33.000Z
Retrieved: 2026-10-30T01:40:30.983Z
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