Binance.US was not affected by the Binance.com security incident, and the platform is operating normally.
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Binance.US issued a statement on its X platform stating that it was not affected by the Binance.com security incident, that Binance.US is an independently operating platform, and that customer funds and services are operating normally.
Binance stated that the total amount of frozen stolen funds currently verified is $2.54 billion, and pointed out that previously circulated figures such as $1.8 billion were inaccurate. The Binance team is working with law enforcement, issuers, blockchain intelligence companies, and industry partners to track down and freeze more assets.
Glassnode data shows that dozens of smaller tokens on Binance have experienced significant outflows of funds, with one altcoin being completely wiped out.
According to CME's FedWatch tool, the probability of the Federal Reserve keeping interest rates unchanged in December is 25.1%, and the probability of a 25 basis point rate hike is 74.9%. The probability of the Federal Reserve keeping interest rates unchanged until January next year is 17.1%, the probability of a cumulative 25 basis point rate hike is 58.9%, and the probability of a cumulative 50 basis point rate hike is 24.1%.
Wintermute founder Evgeny Gayevoy stated that Binance is capable of withstanding a blow three to four times more severe than the current one, and user funds are highly likely to be safe. However, he advised against depositing funds until the issue is resolved. Wintermute's exposure on Binance is less than 20% of its net assets, and its market-making operations will not be disrupted.