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Binance Co-CEO Richard Teng Says $2.85B Tied to Hack Was Frozen or Intercepted
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Fusion42 · 5 November 2026 · Fusion42 review
Binance's co-CEO Richard Teng revealed that $2.85 billion linked to the October 29 hack was frozen or intercepted through collaboration with law enforcement and blockchain intelligence firms. Binance has replenished 98% of affected tokens and resumed withdrawals, describing the attack as highly sophisticated and lasting months.
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You face faster law enforcement-backed asset recovery in crypto than in traditional finance after hacks. This means you can now position your firm as a safer alternative with stronger fund protection post-attack.
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