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Crypto · November 2, 2026

Kim Jong-Un’s sister rejects FBI claims linking North Korea to record $6 billion Binance hack: reports

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North Korean state media, through a statement from Kim Yo Jong, has formally denied FBI allegations that the country was responsible for a major security breach at the Binance cryptocurrency exchange. While the FBI links the incident to previous cyberattacks, North Korea characterized the attribution as 'absurd rhetoric' and a 'trite provocation,' suggesting the U.S. is attempting to spread international misunderstanding of the DPRK.

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Confirmed · 2

Backed by filings, on-chain data, official statements or several independent publishers.

  • The FBI attributed the Binance hack to North Korean actors (FBI)
  • Binance is the world's biggest cryptocurrency exchange (ABC News)

Claimed · 2

Said by a company, project or person; not yet independently confirmed.

  • The US allegations are 'absurd rhetoric' and 'politically motivated' (Kim Yo Jong / KCNA)
  • The hack was orchestrated by the group TraderTraitor (FBI)

Speculation · 1

Price talk, forecasts or unnamed sources, quoted as someone else's view.

  • The US may have involvement in the hack (Cointelegraph says North Korea hints)

Reported by multiple outlets

  • North Korea issued a formal denial of involvement in the Binance cryptocurrency hack
  • The FBI attributed the hack to North Korean state-sponsored hackers
  • Kim Yo Jong, sister of leader Kim Jong Un, issued the rejection statement
  • Binance is described as the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange

Reported by only some outlets

  • The FBI identified the specific hacking group as TraderTraitor
  • Kim Yo Jong suggested the U.S. is 'blindly linking' the DPRK to international cybercrimes
  • The hack occurred on a Friday

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