
Hackers have seized digital assets worth billions from the Binance crypto exchange.
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Binance is one of the world's largest crypto exchanges. Hacker attacks on such platforms regularly lead to massive financial losses for investors.
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Hackers have seized digital assets worth billions from the controversial Binance crypto exchange. Where is the money and what should investors expect now? The most important answers.

The Binance cryptocurrency exchange was the victim of a suspected North Korean cyberattack worth an estimated $6.3 billion. Deposits and withdrawals were stopped, while around three billion dollars were frozen.

The savings banks are gradually allowing their customers to trade cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin and Ethereum directly via the savings banks app. The offer provided by Dekabank is starting at the first institutions.

An elaborate attack on compromised ledger hardware wallets has stolen over $100 million in crypto assets and caused panic among crypto users, who are now dismantling their devices to check for tampering.

For crypto assets purchased before December 31, 2026, grandfathering applies, which allows tax-free sale after a one-year period. The BVL recommends a strict separation of old and new stocks as well as complete documentation.
Almost nine million Germans aged 18 and over own cryptocurrencies (12.8%). Men (18.8%) hold more than women (7.2%). Younger people (25-34) are the most active; Bitcoin leads with 74.6%, followed by Ethereum (33.1%). 32.7% see crypto as highly speculative.