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  "id": 17293398,
  "title": "(2nd LD) N. Korean hackers blamed for record US$6.36 bln Binance cryptocurrency theft: U.S. firm",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/30/2nd-ld-n-korean-hackers-blamed-for-record-us-6-36-bln-binance",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-30T21:13:28.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yonhap News",
    "slug": "yonhap-news",
    "url": "https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20261031000252315"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A U.S. blockchain intelligence firm has identified North Korean hackers, known as TraderTraitor, as the perpetrators of a staggering $6.36 billion cryptocurrency heist from Binance, the world's largest crypto exchange. The attack, which occurred on Thursday, saw the hackers move digital assets across 10 blockchain networks, with most funds stolen within a mere 20 minutes.\n\nTRM Labs, the firm responsible for the analysis, expressed high confidence in their attribution to North Korean hackers, pointing to similarities with previous operations. The group reportedly began preparations for the attack at least 36 hours prior, gaining access to systems used to authorize cryptocurrency transfers. As a result, Binance is left with roughly $2.4 billion worth of Bitcoin and Ethereum still under hacker control.\n\nThe U.S. government has previously linked North Korea to illicit activities involving cryptocurrency networks in countries like China, Russia, Cambodia, and Vietnam. Binance CEO Richard Teng assured that the company is actively working to resolve the situation and is fully committed to covering all losses through their reserves. President Donald Trump acknowledged that the FBI and law enforcement authorities are investigating the incident, but the origins of the stolen funds remain uncertain.",
  "summary": "WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 (Yonhap) -- North Korean hackers purportedly stole an estima...",
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      {
        "outlet": "Techmeme",
        "title": "Binance says it has reserved $6.34B+ in company funds, including $5B already held in impacted token assets, to deal with the fallout from the $6.3B hack (Rajveer Singh Pardesi/Reuters)",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/30/binance-says-it-has-reserved-6-34b-in-company-funds-including-5b",
        "published": "2026-10-30T14:30:01.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Nikkei Asia",
        "title": "Binance suspends withdrawals and freezes funds after $6.3bn hack",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/30/binance-suspends-withdrawals-and-freezes-funds-after-6-3bn-hack",
        "published": "2026-10-30T14:51:51.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Cointelegraph",
        "title": "Recap: How Binance’s record $6.3B hack unfolded",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/30/recap-how-binances-record-6-3b-hack-unfolded",
        "published": "2026-10-30T16:53:46.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Mashable",
        "title": "The $6.3 billion Binance hack has been linked to North Korean hackers",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/30/the-6-3-billion-binance-hack-has-been-linked-to-north-korean-hackers",
        "published": "2026-10-30T17:16:29.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "CNBC",
        "title": "Binance hack: Investigators in a 'cat and mouse game' to recover $6.3 billion in stolen funds",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/30/binance-hack-investigators-in-a-cat-and-mouse-game-to-recover-6-3",
        "published": "2026-10-30T18:08:07.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Hill",
        "title": "Trump says US looking into Binance hack: 'We don't know' if North Korea responsible",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/30/trump-says-us-looking-into-binance-hack-we-dont-know-if-north-korea",
        "published": "2026-10-30T21:46:44.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Bangkok Post Business",
        "title": "Binance hack prompts Thai scrutiny",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/30/binance-hack-prompts-thai-scrutiny",
        "published": "2026-10-30T22:01:00.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}