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World’s largest crypto exchange investigating reports of potential hack

Binance said the extent of damages was not known and had not confirmed whether funds had been pilfered Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, said on Thursday it is investigating reports of a potential security issue as...

Lean: Left Fact-focusedFactuality: Very highCountry: United KingdomFunding: Nonprofit trustOwner: Scott Trust
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United States50%
United Kingdom30%
Russia10%
India10%
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Independent30%
Thomson Reuters10%
Russian Government10%
Comcast10%
ABC Media Ltd10%
Avg reliability65
Low-credibility share22%
Fact / opinion10/0
State media10%
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Truth score: 78 (Corroborated) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 10 Reliability: 65 Bias severity: 20 Risk: 22Sentiment: -20Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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Markets
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Google NewsCenter
Truth score 41
Centre 100%
Google NewsCenter

Crypto firms freeze more than $2.5bn in funds as Binance investigates potential hack

Crypto firms freeze more than $2.5bn in funds as Binance investigates potential hack The Guardian Bitcoin tumbles below $78,000, extending losses as Binance security scare rattles crypto markets CNBC Crypto worth billions frozen after...

Lean: Center Fact-focusedFactuality: HighCountry: United StatesFunding: Corporate
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Google News100%
Avg reliability75
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Fact / opinion1/0
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Truth score: 41 (Limited corroboration) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 75 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: -100Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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FRANCE 24 EnglishCenter

Binance security breach has $6.3 billion impact in potential record crypto heist

State-funded media

Binance said on Thursday that a security breach had affected an estimated $6.3 billion in assets, potentially making it the biggest cryptocurrency heist on record. Binance, the world's largest crypto exchange, said it was actively...

Lean: Center Fact-focusedFactuality: HighCountry: FranceFunding: State-fundedState media
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United States20%
Qatar20%
India20%
France20%
Israel20%
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CNBC20%
Qatar Government20%
Independent20%
FRANCE 24 English20%
Jerusalem Post Group20%
Avg reliability76
Low-credibility share0%
Fact / opinion5/0
State media40%
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Truth score: 71 (Corroborated) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 5 Reliability: 76 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: -20Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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DW NewsCenter

Cryptocurrency exchange Binance suspends trading amid a suspected cyberattack now linked to North Korea

U.S.-based blockchain intelligence firm TRM said a North Korea hacking unit was likely behind the theft of more than $6 billion on the world’s biggest cryptocurrency exchange, Binance. Cryptocurrency exchange Binance has been hit with a...

Lean: Center Fact-focusedFactuality: Very highCountry: GermanyFunding: Public broadcasterOwner: German Government
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Private25%
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Germany25%
United Kingdom25%
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German Government25%
Independent25%
Bangor Publishing Co.25%
Yahoo (Apollo)25%
Avg reliability76
Low-credibility share0%
Fact / opinion4/0
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Truth score: 67 (Corroborated) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 4 Reliability: 76 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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AxiosCenter

Binance probes possible $5.7 billion crypto hack, possibly the biggest in history

Crypto exchange Binance is investigating what could be the biggest crypto hack in history as users saw upwards of $5.7 billion in funds drained from wallets Thursday afternoon. Covered by 3 outlets: 1 are centre, 1 lean right, 1 are not rated.

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Corporate75%
Private25%
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United Kingdom25%
India25%
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Axios25%
Living Media25%
Avg reliability72
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Fact / opinion5/0
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Truth score: 65 (Corroborated) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 4 Reliability: 72 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 10 Amplification: 0

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Centre 100%
The Japan TimesCenter

Binance freezes more than $2.5 billion in assets amid suspected hack

For crypto faithful who'd been basking in a two-month-long price rebound, the incident is a potential setback. Covered by 3 outlets: 3 are centre.

Lean: Center Fact-focusedFactuality: HighCountry: JapanFunding: CorporateOwner: News2u Holdings
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India33%
Japan33%
United Kingdom33%
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Living Media33%
News2u Holdings33%
Independent33%
Avg reliability72
Low-credibility share0%
Fact / opinion3/0
State media0%
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Truth score: 56 (Limited corroboration) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 3 Reliability: 72 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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World
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NDTVCenterToronto SunLeans right
Truth score 54
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NDTVCenter

Binance Reports Major '$5.9 Billion' Heist, Suspends Deposits, Withdrawals

The scope of the heist was not immediately known.

Lean: Center Fact-focusedFactuality: HighCountry: IndiaFunding: CorporateOwner: RRPR Holding
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Corporate100%
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India50%
Canada50%
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RRPR Holding50%
Postmedia Network50%
Avg reliability68
Low-credibility share0%
Fact / opinion2/0
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Truth score: 54 (Limited corroboration) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 2 Reliability: 68 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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Markets
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BBC NewsCenterGoogle NewsCenter
Truth score 54
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BBC NewsCenter

Crypto worth billions frozen after suspected Binance hack

The firm has not said how much was potentially stolen but some crypto experts have put the figure at over $5bn.

Lean: Center Fact-focusedFactuality: Very highCountry: United KingdomFunding: Public broadcasterOwner: BBC (UK Government)
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    Crypto worth billions frozen after suspected Binance hack BBC Binance Suspends Transactions as It Probes What May Be Biggest-Ever Crypto Heist WSJ Bitcoin tumbles below $78,000, extending losses as Binance security...

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Public broadcaster50%
Corporate50%
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United States50%
United Kingdom50%
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Google News50%
BBC (UK Government)50%
Avg reliability82
Low-credibility share0%
Fact / opinion2/0
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Truth score: 54 (Limited corroboration) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 2 Reliability: 82 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: -50Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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Markets
2 sources
Truth score 53
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GizmodoLeans left

Binance Investigating Possibly Massive Hack

"Our security teams are reviewing all relevant information with urgency," the company said.

Lean: Leans left Fact-focusedFactuality: Mostly factualCountry: United StatesFunding: CorporateOwner: G/O Media
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Corporate100%
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G/O Media50%
News Corp50%
Avg reliability65
Low-credibility share0%
Fact / opinion2/0
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Truth score: 53 (Limited corroboration) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 2 Reliability: 65 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 6 Amplification: 0

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Markets
1 source

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CNBCCenter
Truth score 43
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CNBCCenter

Binance's $6.3 billion hack: What we know and what comes next

Billions in crypto assets have been frozen following a potential Binance security breach, raising questions about whether the funds can be recovered.

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CNBC100%
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Fact / opinion1/0
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Truth score: 43 (Limited corroboration) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 80 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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World
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Hindustan TimesCenter
Truth score 40
Centre 100%
Hindustan TimesCenter

Binance traces $6.3 billion hack to one engineer's compromised laptop

Binance said in a statement that the estimated impact of the hack was around $6.3 billion and the incident might involve a compromised DevOps engineer's laptop.

Lean: Center Fact-focusedFactuality: HighCountry: IndiaFunding: CorporateOwner: HT Media
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India100%
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HT Media100%
Avg reliability72
Low-credibility share0%
Fact / opinion1/0
State media0%
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Truth score: 40 (Limited corroboration) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 72 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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Business
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The Globe and MailCenter
Truth score 44
Centre 100%
The Globe and MailCenter

Binance freezes $2.54-billion in assets as it probes security incident

Amount frozen could increase as company works with law enforcement agencies, token issuers, blockchain intelligence firms and other industry partners to trace and freeze additional assets

Lean: Center Fact-focusedFactuality: HighCountry: CanadaFunding: CorporateOwner: Woodbridge Company
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Corporate100%
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Canada100%
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Woodbridge Company100%
Avg reliability82
Low-credibility share0%
Fact / opinion1/0
State media0%
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Truth score: 44 (Limited corroboration) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 82 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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Markets
1 source

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DW NewsCenter
Truth score 45
Centre 100%
DW NewsCenter

Binance crypto platform suspends trades amid suspected hack

The platform suspended some trading while crypto companies froze billions in their respective currencies. The full extent of the possible hack was not yet clear.

Lean: Center Fact-focusedFactuality: Very highCountry: GermanyFunding: Public broadcasterOwner: German Government
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Avg reliability85
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Fact / opinion1/0
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Truth score: 45 (Limited corroboration) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 85 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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DeccanchronicleCenter
Truth score 38
Centre 100%
DeccanchronicleCenter

Where Binance's $6.3 Billion Breach Ranks in Crypto's Biggest Hacks and Heists

Since bitcoin was born in 2008, industry experienced some major thefts

Lean: Center Fact-focusedFactuality: Mostly factualCountry: IndiaFunding: CorporateOwner: Independent
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Truth score: 38 (Weakly supported) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 65 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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Markets
1 source

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ABC News (Australia)Center
Truth score 45
Centre 100%
ABC News (Australia)Center

Billions stolen from Binance in largest ever crypto hack

Up to $8.9 billion in crypto funds have been stolen from the cryptocurrency exchange, with approximately $4.2 billion frozen.

Lean: Center Fact-focusedFactuality: Very highCountry: AustraliaFunding: Public broadcasterOwner: Australian Government
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Public broadcaster100%
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Australia100%
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Australian Government100%
Avg reliability86
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Fact / opinion1/0
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Truth score: 45 (Limited corroboration) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 86 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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Markets
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Hindustan TimesCenter
Truth score 40
Centre 100%
Hindustan TimesCenter

Crypto giant Binance investigating security concerns amid reports of hack: 'User funds are completely safe'

Binance says user funds remain safe amid reports of a potential hack. The crypto exchange is investigating and warns users against scams and unofficial links.

Lean: Center Fact-focusedFactuality: HighCountry: IndiaFunding: CorporateOwner: HT Media
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Truth score: 40 (Limited corroboration) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 72 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: -100Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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Technology
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TechreportNot rated
Truth score 34
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TechreportNot rated

EIP-7702 and a Tornado Cash wallet: how the Binance drain may have happened

On-chain analysis ties the suspected Binance hot wallet drain to an EIP-7702 delegation submitted three minutes earlier from a Tornado Cash-funded address, with Blockaid pointing to compromised signing infrastructure rather than a stolen key.

Lean: Not rated Fact-focusedCountry: United StatesFunding: CorporateOwner: Independent
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Truth score: 34 (Weakly supported) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: Not rated Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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Politics
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Drudge Report FeedNot rated
Truth score 34
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Drudge Report FeedNot rated

Crypto industry suffers 'largest bank heist in human history' as billions stolen from BINANCE...

Crypto industry suffers 'largest bank heist in human history' as billions stolen from BINANCE... (Top headline, 1st story, link ) Related stories: Bitcoin investors rattled... Developing... Millions Swiped From POLYMARKET Users......

Lean: Not rated Fact-focusedCountry: United StatesFunding: CorporateOwner: Independent
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Corporate100%
Countries
United States100%
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Independent100%
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Low-credibility share0%
Fact / opinion3/0
State media0%
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Truth score: 34 (Weakly supported) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: Not rated Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 11 Amplification: 0

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Markets
1 source

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ReutersCenter
Truth score 47
Centre 100%
ReutersCenter

Bitcoin, cryptocurrency prices fall after Binance reports security issue

Bitcoin, cryptocurrency prices fall after Binance reports security issue Reuters

Lean: Center Fact-focusedFactuality: Very highCountry: United KingdomFunding: CorporateOwner: Thomson Reuters
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Corporate100%
Countries
United Kingdom100%
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Thomson Reuters100%
Avg reliability92
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Fact / opinion1/0
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Truth score: 47 (Limited corroboration) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 92 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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