North Korea denies involvement in Binance hack and criticizes FBI probe as ‘a trite provocation’
Kim Yo Jong called the FBI allegation a grave political provocation as investigators traced stolen Binance funds across 11 blockchains and froze about $3 billion.
- On Tuesday, Kim Yo Jong, sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, rejected FBI findings linking the DPRK to the October 29 Binance hack. She labeled the accusation "absurd rhetoric" and a "grave political provocation," warning that Pyongyang would "reconsider" issues.
- Following the $6.3 billion theft, the FBI attributed the incident to the North Korean-linked hacking group TraderTraitor on October 31. Investigators observed the actors using roughly 12,000 wallets across 11 blockchains to launder the stolen digital assets.
- After replenishing approximately 95% of affected assets, Binance launched campaigns to manage net outflows and verify remaining reserves, beginning a phased resumption of withdrawals on November 2. The exchange said it covered most stolen assets using company funds.
- President Donald Trump expressed uncertainty regarding North Korea's involvement, noting that U.S. officials are still investigating the breach. Amid this diplomatic friction, Kim warned Pyongyang has "issues to reconsider" regarding U.S. hostility.
- A 2024 United Nations report estimated illicit cyber activity funds 40% of Pyongyang's weapons of mass destruction programs. This strategy mirrors the 2025 Bybit exchange heist, reflecting consistent efforts to maintain revenue channels.
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North Korea has rejected the US bill of a billion-dollar crypto theft as "absurd rhetoric." The influential sister of leader Kim Jong-un, Kim Yo-jong, accused Washington of a hostile attitude, as reported by the state news agency KCNA on Tuesday.
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