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ExchangesThe DefiantFiled 2 days ago

Binance Attacker Splits $292 Million in XRP Across Six Wallets

Open the sourceReported by The Defiant, thedefiant.io, 2 November 2026, by The Defiant Team
Impact 85 of 100, high

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Binance's attacker has split $292 million in XRP across six wallets, with none of the recipient addresses showing outgoing payments so far. Native XRP cannot be frozen by Ripple, meaning centralized exchanges remain the most likely interception point if the funds move. The theft underscores persistent security risks for major exchanges and the challenge of recovering stolen assets on the XRP Ledger. Market watchers should monitor the six wallets for any movement toward exchanges or mixers, as well as any exchange-side freezes or law enforcement action.

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