North Korean group blamed for $6.3bn Binance hack in biggest ever crypto heist

Technology

• Source: The Guardian
• Category: • Binance, the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange, has been hit by an industry-record $6.3bn (£4.7bn) hack, with experts identifying North Korea as the likely culprit. • The exchange has scrambled to freeze the affected assets, with about $3bn located so far. • Binance co-founder Yi He said the company would cover "all hacking losses", with no update yet on the remaining $3.3bn.
• Published: 30 Oct 2026