Binance hackers reportedly spent eight weeks inside before $6.3 billion theft

The attackers behind the largest digital asset heist on record reportedly had access to Binance systems for weeks before they emptied hot wallets in about 20 minutes The hackers who took approximately $6.3 billion from Binance on October 29 reportedly had access to the exchange for eight weeks before they acted. The theft itself was quick. The setup was not, and that gap is the most uncomfortable part of the story. The heist hit Binance’s hot wallets and ranks as the largest digital asset theft to date. The attack began around 20:05 UTC on October 29, 2026.