U.S. Secret Service: Still Investigating Over $6 Billion Binance Heist

U.S. Secret Service says its investigation into the theft of more than $6 billion in cryptocurrency from Binance remains ongoing, per a November 2 statement. Investigators said that within minutes of the incident, they worked with industry partners to identify and freeze a substantial portion of the stolen crypto. The probe also involves the FBI, IRS Criminal Investigation, and relevant divisions of the U.S. Department of Justice. The case is notable for the scale of the alleged loss—exceeding $6 billion at one of the world's largest crypto exchanges—and for the speed of the cross-agency, public-private response. Watch for follow-up disclosures on how much of the frozen funds is ultimately recovered, whether charges are filed, and any additional detail from Binance or the involved agencies on the mechanics of the theft.