Binance hackers move 81% of stolen Solana, route funds via THORChain
The Binance attackers moved most of the stolen SOL and continued laundering funds through THORChain after the protocol resumed swaps.
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The Binance attackers moved most of the stolen SOL and continued laundering funds through THORChain after the protocol resumed swaps.
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