Security & regulation timeline

Hacks and regulatory events for the exchanges this site covers, with current status. Amounts are official initial estimates.

  1. RegulationMEXC
    US FinCEN order cuts MEXC off from US financial institutions

    Takes effect 30 days after publication in the Federal Register. Not a global shutdown; MEXC says deposits and withdrawals work.

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  2. RegulationBCB
    Brazil's Central Bank publishes the list of exchange applicants

    Binance, Bitget, Bybit, Gate and MEXC all appear as under review.

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  3. HackBinance
    Binance hot wallets hacked

    Official initial estimate about US$6.3 billion, about US$3 billion frozen on-chain. Withdrawals resumed in phases from Nov 1.

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  4. HackBitget
    Bitget hot wallets hacked

    Official initial estimate about US$351.6 million. Withdrawals paused, then restored in phases by Oct 2; covered by the protection fund.

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  5. RegulationBinance
    Binance stops new services for EU users under MiCA

    New registrations, deposits and spot orders stopped for EU users; withdrawals continue.

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Checked 8 Nov 2026 · Editorial policy