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FBI attributes record $6.3B Binance hack to North Korea
The FBI has linked the record $6.3B Binance hack to North Korea and is seeking private-sector help to block further laundering of the stolen digital assets. Risky Business News also reports that the FBI has confirmed the attribution.
Binance begins phased withdrawals after $6.3B hack
Binance says it has begun phased withdrawals following a record $6.3B hack, which the FBI has attributed to North Korea. The article gives no further detail on the scope of the breach or the withdrawal schedule.
FBI links North Korea to $6.3 billion Binance crypto heist
The FBI attributes the $6.3 billion theft from Binance on October 29th to North Korean actors, which it tracks as TraderTraitor. Agency-linked actors were observed converting the stolen tokens to Ethereum and preparing further laundering, but the FBI has offered few other details or evidence.
North Korea has stolen USD 12.8 billion in crypto since 2017, USD 7.4 billion of it in 2026
TRM Labs reports that North Korea has stolen USD 12.8 billion in crypto since 2017, including USD 7.4 billion in 2026. The analysis covers a theft from Binance, the laundering of the proceeds, and freezes of the funds.
Binance suffers $6.3bn crypto hack, with North Korea named as likely culprit
Binance, the largest cryptocurrency exchange, suffered a record $6.3bn hack, described as the biggest heist in history. Experts identify North Korea as the likely culprit. Binance says it will cover all customer losses and has frozen about $3bn of the affected assets so far.
FBI involved in response to $6.3 billion Binance hack linked to North Korea
The FBI is involved in the response to a hack against the cryptocurrency exchange Binance, reported as $6.3 billion and linked to North Korea. The source headline gives no further detail on the method, timing or recovery of funds.