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What happened: Binance suspended withdrawals after hackers stole $6.3 billion from the exchange, in what could be the biggest crypto heist ever. Key numbers: $6.3 billion stolen; withdrawals suspended. Why it matters: One research lab attributed the theft to "North Korea's elite hacking unit," and the compromise hit the world's largest crypto exchange. Coverage: 5 outlets in 24h

Binance suspended withdrawals after hackers stole $6.3 billion from the exchange, in what could be the biggest crypto heist ever.

One research lab attributed the theft to "North Korea's elite hacking unit," and the compromise hit the world's largest crypto exchange.