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Binance, the world's largest crypto exchange, has recovered or frozen over $73 million in user funds from external hacks as of July 31 this year, surpassing the $55 million secured in all of 2023. The recovery efforts are linked to hacks, exploits, thefts, and scams, with the majority related to ext...
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Binance's security team recovers or freezes over $73 million in user funds from external hacks, surpassing the $55 million secured in 2023
Binance's efforts to comply with regulations amid DOJ deal and CEO's penalties
Crypto market experiences $1.56 billion in losses, with DeFi protocols being the main targets for hackers
Binance, the world's largest crypto exchange, has recovered or frozen over $73 million in user funds from external hacks as of July 31 this year, surpassing the $55 million secured in all of 2023. The recovery efforts are linked to hacks, exploits, thefts, and scams, with the majority related to external incidents. Binance's increased recovery aligns with efforts to position itself as a compliant financial institution after a deal with the US Department of Justice. Additionally, the broader crypto market has seen significant losses in 2024, with over $1.56 billion lost in the first half, marking a 293% increase from the previous year. Decentralized finance (DeFi) protocols are the primary targets for hackers, with Ethereum, Bitcoin, and XRP being the most affected. Flash loan attacks and vulnerabilities in smart contract code have contributed to the rise in hacks.
Binance, the world’s largest crypto exchange by trading volume, announced that its security team has recovered or frozen over $73 million in user funds from external hacks as of July 31 this year. This amount surpasses the $55 million secured during all of 2023. According to Binance’s press release, about 80% of these recoveries and freezes are related to hacks, exploits, and thefts happening externally, while the remaining 20% are linked to scams taking place outside the platform. Although the exchange didn’t specify whether the increase in recovered funds was due to an actual rise in the amount of stolen crypto or a result of overall price gains in the crypto market, the announcement aligns with its recent efforts to present itself as a compliant financial institution, following its deal with the US Department of Justice in November.
“Market growth and volatility, as observed in recent months, often bring an influx of new investors who may be more susceptible to scams and hacks. Blockchain technology offers us a powerful tool in gathering essential evidence and taking action against scammers, paving the way for a more secure and safer investment environment,” Jimmy Su, Chief Security Officer at Binance, said in the statement. Sponsored Sponsored Binance agreed to pay a $4 billion penalty to resolve the DOJ’s investigation into alleged violations of US financial laws. Changpeng Zhao, co-founder and former CEO, pleaded guilty to failing to implement an effective money laundering program. In April, a federal judge sentenced Zhao to four months in prison. He began his sentence at the Federal Correctional Institution in Lompoc, California, in June. In addition to the prison sentence, Changpeng Zhao agreed to pay a $50 million fine, a modest amount compared to his reported net worth of approximately $33 billion. He also resigned as Binance’s CEO but still holds a controlling stake. Under new leadership, Binance has pledged to cooperate fully with regulatory bodies and ensure it meets all compliance requirements.
Despite Binance’s efforts, the broader trend remains discouraging. The first half of 2024 has been turbulent for the crypto market, marked by a sharp increase in major hacks. PeckShield’s H1 annual report highlighted over 200 significant incidents, resulting in $1.56 billion in losses — a 293% increase from the $480 million lost during the same period in 2023. Sponsored Sponsored Read more: Top 9 Safest Crypto Exchanges in 2024 PeckShield Crypto Security Report PeckShield Crypto Security Report. Source: X/Twitter Decentralized finance (DeFi ) protocols are the main targets for hackers, accounting for 59% ($81 million) of the total stolen crypto assets. The complexity and vulnerabilities in smart contract code make these decentralized applications (DApps) particularly enticing. Flash loan attacks, exploiting unsecured borrowing, comprised 24% of the hacks, while the remaining 76% involved other sophisticated techniques. More than 20 public blockchains were targeted, with Ethereum, Bitcoin, and XRP suffering the most. Ethereum and BNB Chain were the most popular among hackers, each accounting for 31.3% of the total hacks, followed by Arbitrum with 12.5% in losses.
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