How to store crypto safely: protect yourself from hacks like the one at Binance

The information provided in this article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Cryptocurrency investments carry a high degree of risk. Always conduct your own research.After the $6.3 billion hack at Binance: how to store your cryptocurrencies safely. Hardware wallets compared, wallet scanners such as MetaMask Security Alerts, the key settings on your exchange account and a seven-step checklist.Add as a preferred source on GoogleFollow on Google NewsStoring crypto safely has, since October 29, 2026, mainly meant one thing: knowing who holds the keys to your coins. That evening, according to the exchange, around $6.3 billion flowed out of Binance; Chainalysis counts $6.4 billion. It is the biggest crypto hack in history, and the trail leads to North Korea. Binance is covering its customers' losses. If you hold your coins yourself, you do not depend on such promises, but you bear the responsibility yourself. This is how to secure your cryptocurrencies: with a hardware wallet, a wallet scanner and the right settings on your exchange account. Key points at a glance Binance hack: around $6.3 billion according to Binance, $6.4 billion according to Ch...