Global markets, 2 November 2026 – Binance customers withdrew a net US$3.64 billion as the cryptocurrency exchange reopened access following a US$6.3 billion theft. The flow figures create an immediate operational test for the platform: replacing affected assets and restoring withdrawal services must now be matched by reliable access for customers who choose to move funds.
The exchange reported US$4.65 billion in withdrawals and US$1.01 billion in deposits during the first nine and a half hours after reopening. The difference is the reported net outflow, equivalent to approximately 2.1% of assets held before the incident. The gross withdrawal figure, the net flow and the stolen amount measure different things and should not be treated as interchangeable losses.
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