Bitcoin Users Turn Binance Hacker Wallets into Message Boards
Micropayments carrying messages are being sent to wallets linked to the recent Binance hack.
Micropayments carrying messages are being sent to wallets linked to the recent Binance hack. Bitcoin (BTC) is trading at ₹74,01,031 ($77,838.00), up 0.2% since this brief published. This is an original Token Times brief synthesising 2 outlets (Crypto Economy, Bitcoin Sistemi), plus live market data, as of Mon, 02 Nov 2026 14:45:01 UTC.
This unusual phenomenon highlights the transparency of blockchain transactions and demonstrates how public addresses can be repurposed for community-driven responses to cybercrime.
- Bitcoin users are sending micropayments with messages to Binance hacker's wallets.
- Blockchain records show repeated small transactions across 19 stolen BTC wallets.
- The OP_RETURN field is being used to attach messages like 'Help me...' to transactions.
Crypto Economy reports that Bitcoin users are sending tiny payments with messages to the 19 wallets holding stolen BTC from the recent Binance hack. These transactions, recorded on the blockchain, serve as a form of public communication, turning the hacker's wallets into an on-chain message board. The use of the OP_RETURN field allows senders to attach short messages to their transactions, with one example being 'Help me...'.
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- Bitcoin Users Turn Binance Hacker Wallets into Message Boards — this brief
In an unusual response to the recent Binance hack, 
Bitcoin users are sending micropayments to the hacker's wallets, attaching messages through the blockchain.
Blockchain records indicate that these transactions involve small amounts of Bitcoin and are being sent to the 19 wallets known to be holding the stolen funds.
The practice has turned the hacker's public addresses into an informal message board, with users leveraging the OP_RETURN field to include short messages with their transactions.
This phenomenon underscores the transparency of blockchain technology, as every transaction is recorded on a public ledger, allowing for such community-driven interactions.
The total crypto market remains relatively stable at $2.67 trillion, with Bitcoin experiencing a minor 24-hour decline of 0.24% to $77,663, while its 7-day performance shows a 3.30% drop.
Since this brief published about 2 hours ago, Bitcoin (BTC) has moved from ₹73,84,391.73$77,663.00 to ₹74,01,031.17$77,838.00 — +0.23%.
The chart plots BTC's price: grey is the move before this brief published, the vertical dashed line marks the moment it published, the horizontal dashed line is the price then, and the coloured area is the move since — from Token Times's market data (daily resolution). It shows what happened after the news, not that the news caused it; many factors move prices. Not financial advice.
Will Bitcoin reach $80,000 in November?
Crowd-implied probability on Polymarket, ₹33.01M 24h volume, resolves Dec 1 — snapshotted when this brief published (Nov 2 13:05 UTC). A market price reflects what traders collectively expect; it is not a forecast by Token Times and will have moved since. View the market ↗
At today's peer-to-peer rate, 1 BTC ≈ ₹8.15M (about $77,838.00), down 0.2% over 24 hours. The rupee itself trades about 10.2% above the official rate on the P2P market, so a Indian buyer's effective cost differs from the headline dollar price.
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Current prices for the asset in this story — live, source-stamped, updated every 15 minutes.
Bitcoin Users Turn Binance Hacker Wallets into Message Board — questions & answers
What is the purpose of sending micropayments to the hacker's wallets?
The micropayments serve as a means for users to attach messages to the blockchain, effectively turning the hacker's wallets into a public message board.
How are the messages attached to the transactions?
The messages are attached using Bitcoin's OP_RETURN field, which allows for the inclusion of small amounts of data in transactions.
What is the current status of the stolen BTC?
The stolen BTC remains in the 19 wallets identified by blockchain records, with users sending micropayments to these addresses.
How much is 1 Bitcoin worth in rupee today?
About ₹8.15M at the live peer-to-peer (P2P) USDT rate, which is what Indians typically trade at — equivalent to roughly $77,838.00. The rupee price moves with both BTC's US-dollar price and the USDT/INR rate; use our Bitcoin in rupee page for any amount.
Has Bitcoin's price moved since this brief was published?
BTC is up 0.23% since this brief first published — trading at ₹74,01,031 ($77,838.00) now versus ₹73,84,392 ($77,663.00) at publication. Token Times re-checks this figure against CoinGecko and Binance every 15 minutes.
Which outlets reported this story?
This is an original Token Times brief that synthesises reporting from Crypto Economy, Bitcoin Sistemi, with the key figures cross-checked for agreement across them. It is not a copy of any one article — follow the source links above for the original reporting.
Original summary — not financial advice. This is an original Token Times brief that summarises a development reported elsewhere and adds live market data for context; it is not the original article and reproduces no part of it. Follow the source link above for full details. Crypto is volatile and high-risk — always do your own research.