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Binance investigates potential hack as tokens leave exchange wallets
Binance said it is investigating a potential security issue after large transfers from its wallets, and founder Changpeng Zhao said user funds were safe. Tether and Circle froze funds tied to the exchange.[2, 3, 8] Binance said its security teams are reviewing information with urgency and that funds are completely safe.[2, 3]
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Read first Circle, Tether freeze funds impacted by potential Binance 'security issue'
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Of the 6 rated outlets that covered it, 0 are left of center, 4 are center and 2 are right of center. 2 more are not rated.
- Left: none.
- Leans left: none.
- Center: NBC News (−0.49), Bloomberg (+0.08), Forbes (+0.19), CNBC (+0.40).
- Leans right: The Wall Street Journal (+0.63), New York Post (+0.64).
- Right: none.
Not rated TechCrunch, The Information. Not placed: they have no lean score.
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- Center Circle, Tether freeze funds impacted by potential Binance 'security issue'
- Right-leaning Binance Founder Says Exchange May Be Victim of Biggest-Ever Crypto Heist