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How vulnerable are cryptocurrency platforms?

Al Jazeera · 2026-10-31

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• What happened: How vulnerable are cryptocurrency platforms? Video Duration 27 minutes 35 seconds play-arrow27:35Hackers have targeted Binance, the world’s largest exchange.It is being called the biggest cryptocurrency heist in history – and the shocks are still reverberating through the industry.The target of this recent hack was Bin... • Why it matters: This update may be relevant for Cyprus residents, visitors, businesses or policymakers. • What to watch next: Follow CyprusDailyLife for updates.

Video Duration 27 minutes 35 seconds play-arrow27:35Hackers have targeted Binance, the world’s largest exchange.It is being called the biggest cryptocurrency heist in history – and the shocks are still reverberating through the industry.The target of this recent hack was Binance, the world’s largest crypto exchange.Attackers stole about $6.3bn in client assets.Analysts suspect hackers backed by the North Korean government carried out the theft.Critics are calling for more regulations to restore the trust of investors.So, is cryptocurrency still safe? And can these kinds of attacks even be prevented?Presenter: Mohammed JamjoomGuests:Lee Reiners – Lecturing fellow at Duke University and a former US Federal Reserve Bank examinerGeoff White – Investigative journalist and author of The Lazarus HeistAnupam Chander – Professor of law and technology at Georgetown University, who specialises in the global regulation of new technologiesPublished On 31 Oct 202631 Oct 2026SaveSharefacebookxwhatsapp-strokecopylink

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