FBI says North Korea was behind $6.3B Binance theft
BROBROK News · Based on reporting by Cointelegraph ·
The FBI said North Korea was responsible for the theft of about $6.3 billion in digital assets from Binance. It said the stolen funds are being moved mainly into ETH and may be laundered further through DeFi and instant swap services.
Key points
- The FBI refers to the activity as “TraderTraitor”.
- Stolen assets have mostly been converted into Ether (ETH).
- The agency asked private-sector firms to block transactions tied to the laundering addresses.
- Targets include THORNode operators, RPC node operators, instant exchanges and DeFi services.
- The case highlights how crypto theft can support state-linked financing efforts.
Why it matters
The warning shows how large-scale thefts can still move through crypto infrastructure before funds are frozen. It also underscores the role of exchanges, analytics firms and DeFi services in limiting laundering.
Original headline: “FBI blames North Korea for record $6.3B Binance hack”
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