The $6.3B Binance hack was pulled off in just 20 minutes
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- 306
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- 214
- Submitted by
- domhudson
- Posted
- Oct 30, 2026
- Site
- wired.com
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Trending history
The $6.3B Binance hack was pulled off in just 20 minutes was first seen on Hacker News · Front page on Oct 30, 2026. Since then it has appeared in 55 checks on 2 different days. Its best position was #3 of 30, reached on Oct 30, 18:22 UTC. It is #3 right now, climbing from #4 to #3 over the last 6 checks.
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From the discussion
A few top-level comments from Hacker News, shortened. Read the full thread on Hacker News.
The heist itself only took 20 minutes, but the preparation is a business that has gone on for years. Much like a heist movie, the exciting bit is just the conclusion after a long build-up where Danny gets the gang together, plans it, and executes it.
The short duration of this crypto hack isn't particularly noteworthy. Of course it takes time to find or design the exploit, but execution is typically very quick for such events
Something tells me that the timing of the Claude Code supply chain attack is not a coincidence ... https://cyberplace.social/@GossiTheDog/117528831681803563
Questions
Is The $6.3B Binance hack was pulled off in just 20 minutes trending on Hacker News right now?
Yes. As of Oct 31, 07:37 UTC it is #3, climbing from #4 to #3 over the last 6 checks.
What is the highest rank The $6.3B Binance hack was pulled off in just 20 minutes reached?
#3 on Hacker News · Front page, on Oct 30, 18:22 UTC. Trendoday checks this list every 15 minutes.
How long has The $6.3B Binance hack was pulled off in just 20 minutes been trending?
It was first seen on Oct 30, 2026 and has been on the list on 2 days (55 checks) since.
How much discussion did it get on Hacker News?
306 points and 214 comments; submitted by domhudson on Oct 30, 2026.