GlobalNews411

Comprehensive reporting, aggregated for speed.

allentown

FBI names North Korean hackers behind $6.3B Binance theft

The FBI says North Korean-linked hackers took $6.3 billion in cryptocurrency from Binance — the largest crypto theft on record — and has opened an investigation to trace and recover the funds.

Published Nov 1, 2026, 6:02 PM EST | LehighValleyLive

The FBI says North Korean hackers stole $6.3 billion in cryptocurrency from Binance, the biggest crypto theft on record. The agency says it knows who carried out the attack and has launched an investigation; authorities are expected to pursue legal action and work with international partners to trace and recover the funds.