North Korea denies role in record Binance hack, calls US charge 'provocation'
Kim Yo Jong dismissed FBI claims that North Korean hackers stole more than $6 billion from Binance, as the exchange began reopening withdrawals on more networks.
North Korea strongly denies involvement in the massive $6 billion cryptocurrency heist from exchange Binance, calling US accusations a political provocation, according to state media KCNA. Kim Yo Jong, leader Kim Jong Un's sister, dismissed the claim as "absurd rhetoric and nothing new." The FBI blamed a state-linked hacking group, TraderTraitor, for the alleged theft, the largest on record.
Analysts in Seoul suspect Washington might pressure North Korea to cut off funding for its weapons programs. Binance, meanwhile, announced it will resume withdrawals for various assets on several blockchains starting Tuesday at 04:00 GMT, using its own funds to replace most of the stolen assets.
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