JUST THE NEWS · 2026-11-01 01:59 UTC

FBI says North Korea behind theft of $6 billion in crypto assets from Binance

FBI attributed a $6 billion theft from Binance cryptocurrency exchange to North Korea, occurring on or about October 29, 2026, and labeled the operation 'TraderTraitor'. Law enforcement observed the stolen assets being converted primarily into Ethereum (ETH) and expects further laundering through DeFi and instant swap services. FBI released internet addresses of those involved and urged cryptocurrency industry players to block their transactions.

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