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How an Ethereum upgrade factored into part of Binance's losses

An attacker utilized a 2025 Ethereum upgrade designed to improve smart wallets, along with multiple signatures from Binance's own wallet, during a significant fund drain. The source details the technical mechanism involving permissions on the Ethereum network.

Why it matters for the market

This incident highlights major security vulnerabilities involving smart wallet features and signature management on Ethereum. Observers must evaluate broader market sentiment and security implications without assuming direct causation for other assets.

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Source publication · October 30, 2026 · 1 verified source
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