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FBI says North Korea was behind $6.3 billion Binance heist, the biggest crypto hack in history
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Fusion42 · 2 November 2026 · Fusion42 review
The FBI attributed the $6.3 billion crypto theft from Binance, the largest in history, to North Korean hackers known as TraderTraitor, who have targeted major crypto exchanges and are expected to use DeFi and instant swaps to launder the stolen assets. Binance has assured customers of full reimbursement with most funds covered by the company's reserves.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Crypto & Web3, and 13 sources have reported it between 1 Nov 2026 and 3 Nov 2026.
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Your crypto exchange must strengthen transaction monitoring and defence against state-backed hackers. Law enforcement now targets laundering methods in DeFi and instant swaps, making compliance and traceability your frontline defence.
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13 sources · first reported 1 Nov 2026 · latest 3 Nov 2026
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