Binance hit by what could be the biggest crypto hack ever

Summary

Binance has been hit by what could be the biggest crypto hack ever, according to BBC reporting. The attack has pushed cryptocurrencies back into the headlines. BBC has published an explainer on basic crypto terms and how the technology works, alongside a separate report on who could be behind the hack and what is known so far.

Timeline

1. BBC

   30 Oct 2026, 11:35 UTCSource ↗

   BBC explains crypto terms, from Bitcoin to Binance, saying the Binance hack has thrust cryptocurrencies back into headlines and asking what they are and how they work.

2. BBC

   30 Oct 2026, 11:57 UTCSource ↗

   BBC reports that Binance has been hit by what could be the biggest crypto hack ever and sets out what is known so far.