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Binance says 90% is replaced. Withdrawals are the next test.

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Editorial illustration · Published 31 October 2026
THE STORY · FACTUAL SUMMARY

Binance's 31 October recovery update says it has replenished 90% of the assets stolen in the recent attack, up from 80%. It still targets reopening withdrawals on 1 November. These are the exchange's statements, not independent confirmation that normal service has returned.

The exchange reports full backing for ten major assets, including bitcoin and ether. It says less-liquid tokens make up the remaining shortfall and are still being acquired. Funding includes its treasury and portions of its SAFU and futures insurance reserves.

A new reserve snapshot is dated 31 October at 00:00 UTC. Binance expects the complete verification proof by 3 November. A published snapshot and a completed proof are distinct milestones.

For customers, three questions remain separate: what has been replaced, what can be independently checked, and when withdrawals actually work. The announcement advances the first; it does not complete all three.

HIS MAJESTY’S ASSESSMENT · OPINION
I welcome progress. I shall save the ceremonial ribbon for the moment the exit opens. Otherwise it is just a very expensive room with a ribbon in it.

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