MultiversX Tracker is Live!

BNB Chain confirms BSC halt due to 'potential exploit'

The Cointelegraph ​

Cryptocoins News / The Cointelegraph ​ 155 Views

Rumors of a significant hack on the BNB Chain were confirmed by the blockchain's team, with all deposits and withdrawals suspended on the network.

BNB Chain (BNB) the blockchain of cryptocurrency exchange Binance, was paused on Oct. 6 due to what it states is “irregular activity” on the network with the team having determined a potential exploit.

The official Twitter account of the BNB Chain announced the temporary pause, soon after adding it had found a possible exploit. Binance provide an update that the blockchain was “under maintenance” suspending all deposits and withdrawals.

Rumors had swirled on Twitter that the network had undergone a significant hack, with on-chain analytics showing alleged attackers exploiting roughly two million BNB, the chains native coin, a value of nearly $600 million.

It's unclear at this time how the exploit was undertaken or the total value stolen, BNB Chain says its systems are contained, and user funds are safe whilst it investigates the potential vulnerability.


Get BONUS $200 for FREE!

You can get bonuses upto $100 FREE BONUS when you:
💰 Install these recommended apps:
💲 SocialGood - 100% Crypto Back on Everyday Shopping
💲 xPortal - The DeFi For The Next Billion
💲 CryptoTab Browser - Lightweight, fast, and ready to mine!
💰 Register on these recommended exchanges:
🟡 Binance🟡 Bitfinex🟡 Bitmart🟡 Bittrex🟡 Bitget
🟡 CoinEx🟡 Crypto.com🟡 Gate.io🟡 Huobi🟡 Kucoin.



Comments