Binance faces scrutiny after massive crypto hack

Hackers stole 6.3 billion dollars from Binance in the largest crypto heist in history. The incident highlights how digital asset exchanges insure funds against cyberattacks and theft. Coverage remains limited across the volatile sector.

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Representation of cryptocurrencies are seen in this illustration taken September 10, 2025. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration

Hackers stole $6.3 billion from Binance in the largest crypto heist on record, exposing gaps in how digital asset exchanges insure holdings. Coverage varies widely based on asset storage methods, breach vectors, and specific policy exclusions. Limited regulations and high price volatility continue to make insurers cautious despite soaring demand for digital asset protection.