FBI Blames North Korea for $6.3 Billion Binance TheftNorth Korean Crypto Heist Puts Cybersecurity Failures in FocusFBI Targets North Korean Crypto Theft as Binance Pledges Repayment
On October 31, the FBI attributed a $6.3 billion cryptocurrency theft from Binance to North Korean hackers. The exchange said it had replenished about 90% of the stolen assets and would reimburse customers fully.On October 31, the FBI blamed North Korea for stealing $6.3 billion from Binance, citing a campaign U.S. investigators linked to the regime. The exchange said it would make customers whole.On October 31, the FBI accused North Korea of stealing $6.3 billion from Binance and urged crypto firms to block linked transactions. Binance said it had restored about 90% of the assets and would fully reimburse customers.