Reuters · Nation Thailand
From Mt. Gox to Binance: Seven crypto heists that shook the world
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Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, has reported an estimated US$6.3 billion impact from its October 2026 security breach, potentially the largest crypto theft on record. The figure far exceeds the US$1.5 billion stolen from Bybit i
Key facts
- Repeated thefts in the industry that emerged after bitcoin was first proposed in 2008 have raised questions about the protection of customer funds and could prompt investors to reassess the risks of holding digital assets.
- When : October 2026 Estimated impact : US$6.3 billion, approximately 212 billion baht
- In the October 30, 2026, Reuters review, the exchange gave no update on the status of the remaining US$3.3 billion.
- When : February 2025 Reported value stolen : US$1.5 billion
- When : August 2021 Reported value stolen : US$610 million
- When : March 2022 Reported value at the time of the attack : Approximately US$540 million
Summary
Repeated thefts in the industry that emerged after bitcoin was first proposed in 2008 have raised questions about the protection of customer funds and could prompt investors to reassess the risks of holding digital assets.
The following seven cases cover major attacks on cryptocurrency exchanges and decentralised platforms, including incidents in which assets were subsequently returned or replaced.