FBI attributes massive Binance hack to North Korean group TraderTraitor
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FBI, TraderTraitor (North Korean hacker group), Binance
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November 2026
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The FBI identified the North Korean group TraderTraitor as responsible for the multi-billion dollar hack on Binance. Over 6 billion USD in assets were stolen; Binance is covering 90% of the losses. This is the largest digital currency exchange hack to date, surpassing the Bybit incident in early 2025.
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