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. Twenty minutes of action, weeks of patience The attack began around 20:05 UTC on October 29, 2026. Most of it unfolded within roughly 20 minutes. In that window, the attackers moved across more than ten blockchains, including Ethereum, Bitcoin, and Solana. Running a coordinated drain across that many networks takes planning, not improvisation. The preparation reportedly stretched back much further. Research into the incident points to a preparation period that began no later than June 2026. The timeline also includes specific steps on October 20. Testing of internal access reportedly took place approximately 36 hours before the attack. How they got in Binance’s investigation found t...