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Binance Resumes Withdrawals, New Security Unit Launched

Binance resumes withdrawals post-cyberattack; Morocco enhances security infrastructure for crisis management.

Florent Kalfon · 1 November 2026 · 7 articles read

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Business conditions in Morocco are improving as Binance resumes operations post-cyberattack and a new security unit enhances crisis management. This stability benefits traders and event organizers.

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In this briefing General Directorate of National Security (Morocco) · Binance · Turkish companies · Casablanca

Regulation

Public sector
Defence

Morocco launches new security unit for crisis management

Morocco's General Directorate of National Security has launched a new security unit to manage major events and crises, as reported by Tanja7. This initiative aims to enhance operational readiness and address security challenges associated with large-scale events. The new unit will oversee the central event and crisis management room at the directorate's headquarters, providing direct supervision and coordination during emergencies.

Impact Event organizers and public safety officials gain improved crisis management capabilities.

Sources: Tanja7 ↗

Companies

Finance
Technology

Binance resumes withdrawals after cyberattack

Binance, the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange by daily transactions, has resumed withdrawals gradually after a cyberattack affected assets worth over $6 billion, according to Agadir 24. The company announced on X that the first series of withdrawals is now open on the Bitcoin network. Binance is prioritizing currencies and networks based on user requests from the past week and is conducting security and stability checks before full resumption.

Impact Cryptocurrency traders and investors regain access to their assets after the service resumption.

Sources: Agadir 24 ↗, Hespress ↗

Trade

Construction

Turkish firms target $100M sales in Moroccan market

Thirteen Turkish companies have visited Casablanca to meet with 75 Moroccan buyers, aiming to capitalize on investments in stadiums, hotels, and infrastructure related to the 2030 World Cup, according to bladi.net. The companies seek to increase exports of marble and natural stones to Morocco, setting a target of $100 million in sales.

Impact Construction firms and importers in Morocco may benefit from increased availability of Turkish marble and stones.

Sources: bladi.net ↗

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