Binance Freezes Portion of Upbit Hack Funds—Alarming Crypto Security Failure

Written by Ohris M. Greyoon, Blockchain & Crypto Expert

Source: Coinmarketcap

Updated: Dec 12 2025

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Incident Overview: A hacking incident at South Korea's Upbit exchange led to unauthorized withdrawals of Solana-based assets worth approximately $36 million, prompting Binance to freeze around $370,000 in related funds upon police request.
Response Delays: Binance initially delayed the asset freeze, taking about 15 hours to block only 17% of the requested amount due to verification processes, raising concerns about the efficiency of cross-border asset recovery.
Industry Implications: The incident highlights vulnerabilities in centralized exchanges and the challenges of international cooperation in cryptocurrency enforcement, with experts stressing the need for rapid asset freezes to minimize damage.
Regulatory Context: As global regulatory scrutiny increases, the event underscores the importance of robust security measures and collaboration among exchanges and law enforcement to combat illicit activities in the crypto space.

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Name	S3	S2	S1	Pivot Points	R1	R2	R3
Classic	36103.034	48051.517	60373.054	72321.537	84643.074	96591.557	108913.094
Fibonacci	48051.517	57322.665	63050.389	72321.537	81592.685	87320.409	96591.557

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About the author

Ohris M. Greyoon

Ohris M. Greyoon holds a Master’s in Computer Science from MIT and has 10 years of experience in blockchain technology and cryptocurrency markets. A pioneer in decentralized finance (DeFi) analysis, he leads Intellectia’s Crypto News, offering cutting-edge insights into digital assets.

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