Quantcast

Binance France President: 'Binance has secured over $73M in stolen user funds from external parties in 2024'

Crypto Exchange BitMEX Pleads Guilty to Violating the Bank Secrecy Act From 2015 to 2020
Cyprus Issues Alert to Accounting Professionals to Combat Crypto Terror Financing
French giant Vivendi now authenticates and protects its content via blockchain
Crypto: SEC on the Verge of Approving Ethereum ETFs
Italy to change crypto regulations to comply with MiCA
France’s shock election wins will upend crypto tax cuts, industry fears
Digital Asset Investment Products Gain $441M Amid Mt. Gox, German Sell-Offs: CoinShares
Metis co-founder's ZKM plans to launch Bitcoin Layer 2 GOAT Network
Prediction Markets and Polls Both Got the French Election Wrong
The duel between Gensler and Coinbase continues
Binance CEO: Company co-founder 'took full responsibility for past mistakes'
Binance, Hong Kong’s Organized Crime and Triad Bureau team up for law enforcement sharing session
Dissolution : la France aurait perdu « un trimestre de croissance », selon la Confédération des petites et moyennes entreprises (CPME)
Circle clears MiCA hurdle to become licensed stablecoin issuer in EU
Sony to Restart Japanese Crypto Exchange Whalefin Purchased From Amber Group in 2023
Crypto Exchange Bitget Sees India as ‘High-Priority Market,’ Mulls Expansion
Circle becomes the first stablecoin issuer in the world to comply with MiCA regulations
EU crypto traders urged to convert non-compliant stablecoins to regulated ones as MiCA framework takes effect
Crypto crime involving deepfakes seen surpassing $25bn in losses this year
Bitcoin's Potential Rebound May Face Resistance at $65K, OnChain Analysis Shows
Exclusive: Bybit Rises to Second-Largest Crypto Exchange, UTA Feature Key to Growth said Bybit Head of Communications
Fortune Crypto author: Nigerian government may 'regret its unjustified decision' to detain former U.S. federal agent
Crypto: Coinbase and its layer 2 Base team up with payment giant Stripe
Nostra CEO steps down 11 days after token airdrop with no vesting periods
Crypto: The Market Is Looking Up Again!
This French city accepts cryptocurrency payments
Early Legislative Elections: A Pro-Crypto Candidate is Running!
Solana launches “Blinks” and “Actions”: a revolution in the world of Web3?
Breaking: the ECB publishes its digital euro report, an expert announces a China 2.0 in Europe
EU crypto sector faces disruption from next week's MiCA rules targeting stablecoin activity: analyst
Binance France President: 'Binance has secured over $73M in stolen user funds from external parties in 2024'
Web3/Crypto
Webp princay 2
Binance France President David Princay | LinkedIn/david-princay

David Princay, the president of Binance France, stated that Binance has recovered more than $73 million in "stolen user funds" so far this year. Princay shared his statement in an August 8 post on X.

"As of July 31, #Binance has secured over $73M in stolen user funds from external parties in 2024, surpassing the $55M secured in 2023," said Princay. "Through proactive efforts, we've recovered lost digital funds, with ~80% related to external exploits."

According to a Binance blog post, "Through proactive efforts and collaboration with industry players and the public sector, Binance has successfully helped users recover misplaced and lost digital funds, with approximately 80% of recoveries related to external hacks, exploits, and theft." The company has been successful in assisting Web3 users and industry peers in recovering misplaced and lost digital assets. Binance also collaborates closely with the public sector to ensure affected users receive the necessary assistance.

Get the Newsletter
Sign-up to receive weekly round up of news from Crypto Republique
By submitting, you agree to our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. By providing your phone number you are opting in and consenting to receive recurring SMS/MMS messages, including automated texts, to that number from our short code. Msg & data rates may apply. Reply HELP for help, STOP to end. SMS opt-in will not be sold, rented, or shared.

Chief Security Officer at Binance, Jimmy Su, said their success stems from a user-focused culture dedicated not only to protecting Binance users but also to "enhancing the overall security of the cryptocurrency ecosystem," according to Binance’s blog. "Market growth and volatility, as observed in recent months, often bring an influx of new investors who may be more susceptible to scams and hacks, and elevated prices during these periods can result in larger monetary losses," Su said.

According to the Chainalysis 2024 Crypto Crime Report, the total value received by illicit cryptocurrency addresses in 2023 was $24.2 billion, representing a decrease from $39.6 billion in 2022. The share of all crypto transaction volume associated with illicit activity also fell from 0.42% to 0.34% in 2022. These reductions emphasize the effectiveness of proactive security measures in the industry, according to the report.

According to LinkedIn, Princay has been the President and General Manager of Binance France since December 2020. He previously worked as a Consultant at MAD Network, Commercial and Marketing Manager at Verseau Paris, and Pre-sales Manager at Gutenberg Technology.

More News

Chuck Callesto, a political strategist and founder of Star Political, expressed his support for President Trump's pardon of Changpeng "CZ" Zhao.

Oct 29, 2025

Carlos Domingo, CEO of Securitize, said that the company is facilitating crypto investors' access to on-chain real-world asset information without the need for coding or blockchain explorers.

Oct 24, 2025

Changpeng Zhao, founder of Binance, commented on DeepSeek's reported success in artificial intelligence trading, highlighting potential market effects and the likelihood of increased research and activity.

Oct 24, 2025

Vitalik Buterin, co-founder of Ethereum, has said that Polygon and Sandeep Nailwal have significantly advanced the ecosystem.

Oct 24, 2025

Binance announced on its website that it has updated the annual percentage rate (APR) for USDe on Binance Earn, offering a 7% flexible rate for eligible users from October 22 to October 30 (UTC).

Oct 24, 2025

Julian Hosp, Founder of Cake DeFi, has expressed concerns about the speculative nature of Bitcoin and MicroStrategy's stock, suggesting they are vulnerable to sharp declines when market sentiment turns negative.

Oct 24, 2025