Binance hackers' Bitcoin stash tops Coinbase treasury
In short
Attackers tied to the Binance hack were said to hold 18,270 BTC early Friday. The same summary said they also had more than 500,000 ETH.
That amount of Bitcoin was said to be larger than Coinbase’s corporate holdings. The report does not say who the attackers are or whether the balances are still the same.
What the reporting says
Attackers linked to the Binance hack held 18,270 BTC early Friday, according to a publisher summary, and that Bitcoin stash reportedly exceeded Coinbase’s corporate holdings. The same summary said the group also controlled more than 500,000 ETH. The reporting does not establish who the attackers are, how the assets were obtained, or whether the balances are still unchanged.
Why it matters
Attackers linked to the Binance hack were reported to hold 18,270 BTC early Friday, plus more than 500,000 ETH. The publisher summary says the Bitcoin total topped Coinbase’s reported corporate treasury. This matters for Binance, Coinbase and the wider crypto market because it highlights the scale of the alleged theft. The reporting does not confirm ownership, timing beyond early Friday, or any recovery.