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FBI blames North Korea for stolen billions from Binance in biggest hack in history

A $6.3 billion Binance hack, blamed on North Korea by the FBI, has the crypto world scrambling.

By · Published November 1, 2026  03:28 UTC · Updated November 1, 2026  04:24 UTC

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  • Velocity & Diffusion: Coverage exploded across 5 distinct news outlets with 5 published articles, achieving a live velocity of 14.
  • Primary Driver: A $6.3 billion Binance hack, blamed on North Korea by the FBI, has the crypto world scrambling.
  • Source Integrity: Verified strictly against primary headline reporting under zero-hallucination protocols.

$6.3 billion was stolen from Binance in what officials describe as the largest crypto hack ever recorded. The loss shakes confidence among Binance’s global user base and reverberates across the broader digital‑asset market.

Binance has said it can cover roughly 90 % of the stolen funds, a claim echoed in reporting by The Guardian. The FBI said investigations will continue, with authorities expected to coordinate with international partners as the case develops.

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How much was reported stolen in the Binance hack?

$6.3 billion was reported stolen.

Which government agency attributed the hack to North Korea?

The FBI attributed the hack to North Korea.

What portion of the losses did Binance say it could cover?

Binance said it could cover roughly 90 % of the losses.

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