CNBC reports $6.3 billion taken from Binance; researchers offer two quick habits
CNBC reported that hackers stole $6.3 billion from Binance and cited Digital Inquiry Group researchers who say two habits that take "a few seconds up front" can help prevent being "duped" online.
What happened
CNBC reported on Nov 13, 22:06 UTC that hackers stole $6.3 billion from Binance. The article's summary says researchers from the Digital Inquiry Group recommend two habits that take just "a few seconds up front" to help keep users from being "duped" online. CNBC frames those quick habits as ways readers can avoid similar traps.
Crypto market context
As of Nov 13, 22:59 UTC, CoinGecko shows Bitcoin is $68,343.00 and fell 4.16% over 24 hours; Ether is $1,928.95 and fell 4.08% over 24 hours; Solana is $77.99 and fell 4.16% over 24 hours; XRP is $1.0090 and fell 2.42% over 24 hours.
| Instrument | Last | Change | Basis | As of | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nasdaq 100 (via QQQ ETF) | $679.89 | -1.20% | vs prior close | Nov 13, 21:00 UTC | Finnhub |
| Bitcoin | $68,343.00 | -4.16% | 24h | Nov 13, 22:59 UTC | CoinGecko |
| Ether | $1,928.95 | -4.08% | 24h | Nov 13, 22:59 UTC | CoinGecko |
| Solana | $77.99 | -4.16% | 24h | Nov 13, 22:59 UTC | CoinGecko |
| XRP | $1.0090 | -2.42% | 24h | Nov 13, 22:59 UTC | CoinGecko |
| US Dollar Index (via UUP ETF) | $29.50 | +0.27% | vs prior close | Nov 13, 21:00 UTC | Finnhub |
Related coverage
Cointelegraph reported that the DOJ moved to seize $1.2B from Binance hack proceeds and disrupted the FaceStealer scam. CoinDesk reported that Bitcoin ETFs are now down over $1.5 billion in net outflows for the year, and Yahoo published that JPMorgan’s Bitcoin and crypto-linked holdings approach $981 million.
- Hackers stole $6.3 billion from Binance—2 habits that take 'a few seconds' can help you avoid similar traps — CNBC, Nov 13, 22:06 UTC
- JPMorgan’s Bitcoin and Crypto-Linked Holdings Approach $1 Billion — Yahoo, Nov 13, 20:16 UTC
- Bitcoin ETFs are now down over $1.5 billion in net outflows for the year — CoinDesk, Nov 13, 05:45 UTC
- TSMC Faces Major Security Scare as Hackers Demand Bitcoin — Yahoo, Nov 13, 11:59 UTC
- DOJ moves to seize $1.2B from Binance hack, disrupts FaceStealer scam — Cointelegraph, Nov 13, 09:27 UTC
Sources and data
- CNBC (secondary source) — Hackers stole $6.3 billion from Binance—2 habits that take 'a few seconds' can help you avoid similar traps
- Yahoo (secondary source) — JPMorgan’s Bitcoin and Crypto-Linked Holdings Approach $1 Billion
- CoinDesk (secondary source) — Bitcoin ETFs are now down over $1.5 billion in net outflows for the year
- Cointelegraph (secondary source) — DOJ moves to seize $1.2B from Binance hack, disrupts FaceStealer scam
- Finnhub (market data) — market data
- CoinGecko (market data) — market data
Market data as of Nov 13, 22:59 UTC; report generated Nov 13, 23:00 UTC. All times are UTC. Each table row shows its own timestamp and provider.
This report was produced by the MarketAlleys Research Desk using automated data processing and language tools from the sources listed above, and checked against our automated-content validation rules. It is for information only and is not investment advice.
Terms in this article
Exchange-traded fund (ETF)
A fund that trades on a stock exchange like a share, usually tracking an index, sector, commodity or strategy.
US Dollar Index (DXY)
An index of the US dollar's value against a basket of six currencies: the euro (the largest weight, about 58%), Japanese yen, British pound, Canadian dollar, Swedish krona and Swiss franc.
Sources & data
- CNBC (secondary, retrieved Nov 13, 2026, 11:02 PM UTC)
- Yahoo (secondary, retrieved Nov 13, 2026, 11:02 PM UTC)
- CoinDesk (secondary, retrieved Nov 13, 2026, 11:02 PM UTC)
- Cointelegraph (secondary, retrieved Nov 13, 2026, 11:02 PM UTC)
- Finnhub (market-data, retrieved Nov 13, 2026, 11:02 PM UTC)
- CoinGecko (market-data, retrieved Nov 13, 2026, 11:02 PM UTC)
Market data as of Nov 13, 2026, 10:59 PM UTC.
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