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FBI Links North Korea to $6.3 Billion Binance Crypto Hack

FBI Links North Korea to $6.3 Billion Binance Crypto Hack

First seen 2 Nov 2026, 02:15 UTC • •
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ThreatCluster •November 2, 2026 at 02:16 UTC
  • •FBI attributes $6.3 billion Binance hack to North Korea's TraderTraitor group.
  • •Binance is covering 90% of the stolen assets using company funds.
  • •The hack caused significant drops in major cryptocurrency prices.

The FBI has accused North Korea of orchestrating a significant hack on the Binance cryptocurrency exchange, resulting in the theft of over $6 billion in digital assets. The attack, described as a 'complex' breach, occurred on October 29, 2026, and involved unauthorized access to Binance's hot wallets. A North Korea-affiliated group known as TraderTraitor is believed to be responsible for this incident, which is considered the largest crypto theft to date. Following the hack, Binance announced it would cover the losses using company funds, replenishing 90% of the stolen assets. The FBI has advised private sector entities to block transactions linked to the addresses used by the attackers. This incident has caused a notable drop in cryptocurrency prices, with Bitcoin and Ethereum experiencing significant declines. US President Donald Trump expressed skepticism about North Korea's involvement, stating, 'We don’t know if it’s North Korea.'

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Timeline

2026-10-29
Binance hack occurs
Over $6 billion in digital assets stolen from Binance's hot wallets in a complex attack.
Nzherald.Co.Nz
2026-11-01
FBI accuses North Korea
FBI confirms North Korea's involvement in the Binance hack, linking it to TraderTraitor group.
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How much was stolen in the Binance hack?
Over $6 billion in digital assets were stolen from Binance during the attack.
What is Binance doing to address the losses?
Binance has committed to covering 90% of the stolen funds using company resources.
What should cryptocurrency holders do now?
They should monitor their accounts for unusual activity and consider blocking transactions from suspicious addresses.