In a move of industry cooperation, major cryptocurrency exchange Binance froze $4.2 million worth of XRP tokens earlier today.
These tokens were reportedly stolen earlier this week, linked to a larger $112 million exploit targeting Ripple Labs, a company behind the XRP digital currency.
The swift action by Binance came after learning about the exploit and collaborating with Ripple’s team.
It was determined that the stolen XRP originated from a personal wallet belonging to Ripple’s Executive Chairman, Chris Larsen, who confirmed a security breach but clarified it wasn’t a company-wide attack.
“We will continue to support Ripple in their investigations and their efforts to retrieve back the funds, including closely monitoring the majority of funds still in the exploiter’s external wallets in case they deposit to Binance.
Our team is firmly dedicated to supporting a safe ecosystem, so we always encourage projects and users to reach out to us in instances like this.” said Richard Teng.
While the remaining portion of the stolen XRP remains elusive, Binance’s freeze on $4.2 million prevented a significant chunk from hitting the open market.
This action not only helps Ripple potentially recover lost funds but also reassures XRP holders and the wider crypto community of mechanisms in place to mitigate such incidents.
The exploit itself serves as a stark reminder of the evolving cybersecurity landscape in the digital asset space.
While the details of the exploit remain undisclosed, experts are analyzing the incident to understand the vulnerabilities and improve security measures across the industry.
Binance’s swift action to freeze $4.2 million stands as a testament to this collaborative spirit, offering much-needed support to Ripple during a challenging time.
About Binance
Binance is a leading cryptocurrency exchange platform founded in 2017 by Changpeng Zhao, a prominent figure in the crypto world.
Known for its vast selection of cryptocurrencies and high trading volume, it currently boasts the largest daily trading volume of any crypto exchange.
