Binance has pledged to restore exchange operations within a couple of days after a record $6.3 billion heist, believed to be the largest ever. The hack has rattled the industry and investors.
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| Market | Crypto |
|---|---|
| Exchange | Binance |
| Sector | Exchange tokens |
| Market cap | $97.5B |
| Close on 10/29/2026 | 698.46 |
| Change that session | -8.08% |
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