Binance says it is working to restore cryptocurrency withdrawals across all remaining assets and networks by the end of the week following November 14, after bringing withdrawals back on 87 networks during the previous week. The commitment is an operational target, not confirmation that every customer can already move every asset.
The exchange has been resuming services in stages after its October 29 security incident, which involved approximately $6.3 billion in stolen tokens. Binance says it has covered about 95% of the stolen assets and has pledged to make customers whole. Its progress on funding losses and its progress on restoring transfers are separate measures of recovery.
What is restored and what remains uncertain
The 87-network figure gives a useful indication of how broadly withdrawals have resumed. It does not specify that every token on those networks is available, or that the remaining networks will be operational on a fixed hour. Customers should check an individual asset’s withdrawal status in the exchange rather than infer access from a headline about the network total.
The attack has also raised questions about the security of the systems that initiate and authorize exchange withdrawals. As Optimisus reported after the breach, the early explanation focused on compromised operational infrastructure. A formal investigation and remediation process matter as much as a rapid return of services.
The next test is verifiable normal operations
Reuters reported on November 14 that the FBI and Binance attributed the theft to North Korea, which denies responsibility. Investigators have linked the activity to the TraderTraitor group. Binance has been communicating a phased restart while continuing security and asset-recovery work.
The practical milestone for users will be full asset-by-asset availability, clear guidance on any exceptions and a record of successful customer withdrawals. The wider lesson for exchanges is that reopening is not simply a software switch: customers also need assurance that the weaknesses exploited in October have been addressed.
For the wider regulatory context, South Korea is considering earlier withdrawal freezes when intrusions are suspected, illustrating the difficult balance between preventing losses and maintaining customer access.
Source: Reuters, November 14, 2026.
