FBI: North Korea Was Behind the $6 Billion Binance Heist
The FBI said Saturday that the North Korean state-sponsored unit known as TraderTraitor was responsible for the theft of more than $6 billion in virtual assets from Binance, the world’s largest crypto exchange. The bureau said it observed the stolen assets being converted into ethereum and expects further laundering. Binance said it has replenished 90% of the stolen assets with company funds and remains on track to reopen withdrawals Sunday.
What’s confirmed
- The FBI said Saturday that the North Korean state-sponsored unit known as TraderTraitor was responsible for the theft of more than $6 billion in virtual assets from Binance, the world’s largest crypto exchange.
- The bureau said it observed the stolen assets being converted into ethereum and expects further laundering.
- Binance said it has replenished 90% of the stolen assets with company funds and remains on track to reopen withdrawals Sunday.
Confirmed by 3 independent outlets: AP, Reuters and Yonhap.
What would move the score
- Now: 95% with 3 independent confirmations plus the primary source.
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Confirmation record
Plus the primary source: the FBI’s statement.Updated / Corrected log
- Published at 95% with 3 independent confirmations.
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