Binance hackers begin swapping stolen Solana tokens for Bitcoin, Chainalysis says
Crypto exchange Gate said it froze two linked accounts, as US investigators urged platforms to block transactions tied to the $6.3 billion theft.
Key facts
BTC after this site detected it
- 5 minutes-0.05%Gate · USDT
- 1 hour+0.37%Gate · USDT
Claims and open questions
Only one publisher so far. Another independent outlet or an official source would raise it.
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What sources claim
- Chainalysis reported that hackers behind the Binance theft have begun swapping stolen Solana tokens for Bitcoin, according to Cointelegraph.
- Crypto exchange Gate said it froze two accounts linked to the theft, Cointelegraph reported.
- US investigators urged platforms to block transactions tied to the $6.3 billion theft, Cointelegraph reported.
Still unresolved
- What share of the $6.3 billion in stolen funds has been converted into Bitcoin, and what on-chain data would confirm it?
- Which US agency issued the call for platforms to block transactions, and has it published an official statement or filing?
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Source evidence
Published Nov 2, 2026, 12:40 · Received Nov 2, 2026, 12:45
Market reaction after detection
Measured from the sample nearest site detection, on the same source and quote currency.
| Window | Return | Actual sampled interval / source |
|---|---|---|
| 5 minutes | -0.05% | Nov 2, 2026, 12:45 → Nov 2, 2026, 12:50 (UTC) Gate · USDT |
| 1 hour | +0.37% | Nov 2, 2026, 12:45 → Nov 2, 2026, 13:45 (UTC) Gate · USDT |
Timing does not establish causation. Methods and limitations →
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