
FBI Blames North Korea for Record $6.3B Binance Crypto Heist
The FBI officially attributed the theft of over $6 billion in cryptocurrency from Binance to North Korean hackers known as TraderTraitor. The attack, which occurred on October 29, 2026, is the largest digital asset heist in history. Binance has replenished 90% of the stolen funds using corporate reserves, while authorities urge the industry to block associated wallet addresses to prevent laundering.