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Suspected Binance Hack Funds Moving Into Ethereum on DeFi Exchanges

TradingGain Newsroom·1h ago·29 Oct 2026, 22:57 UTC

Blockchain records from Etherscan show wallets linked to the suspected Binance hack trading freezable stablecoins for Ethereum on decentralized exchanges. Some DeFi exchanges have also paused markets. Traders may watch this closely because it involves a major exchange and活动 across DeFi venues.

ETHAt the time of writing, Ethereum traded at $2,272 (-3.71% in 24h).Live price →

Why it matters

Wallets tied to the suspected Binance hack are swapping stablecoins for Ethereum.
The stablecoins involved can be frozen, which may limit where the funds can go.
Some DeFi exchanges have paused markets while the situation develops.

What to watch next

Watch for any stablecoin freezes on the linked wallets and whether more DeFi exchanges pause trading.

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