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# $6 billion cryptocurrency heist puts investors on edge
- URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/newshour/extras/crypto-heist-1793386588/
- Published: 2026-10-31T02:15:52.000Z
- Updated: 2026-10-31T02:31:58.000Z
- Description: $6 billion cryptocurrency heist puts investors on edge
- Author: Cascade PBS Staff
- Tags: PBS News Hour, #ZZZ_Show_fe87d6dc-6a0c-4ffb-800c-e787276ea730, #v1.7, #ZZZ_Extra_d3081d5c-7afb-4469-a2d2-efd6e95cee94, #extra

Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, says it's working to recover funds after the biggest crypto heist in history. The company halted withdrawals after hackers made off with $6 billion in assets. The cyber heist is raising questions about the security of crypto and who pulled this off. Geoff Bennett discussed more with Geoff White, author of "The Lazarus Heist."