On October 30, Binance officially announced on X: "We have noticed that various different figures regarding the frozen amounts are currently circulating publicly, including claims of $1.8 billion. To clarify the facts, the currently verified total amount frozen is $2.54 billion. As our team works closely with law enforcement, issuers, blockchain intelligence companies, and industry partners to trace and freeze more assets, this number may continue to increase. We will only share confirmed figures and will provide further updates as more verified information becomes available."
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Binance Confirms Total Verified Freezes Amounting to $2.54 Billion
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