Event · 📍 North Korea · first report 30 Oct 2026, 15:34 UTC · latest 01 Nov 2026, 19:12 UTC

FBI says North Korea was behind the $6.3 billion Binance crypto hack

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Corroboration: at least 3 independent newsrooms. How we count

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Independent origins: 29 from 53 reports (1 of them state media only)
Official source: none
Measurements: none found
Contradictions: none detected

Timeline

30 Oct 2026, 15:34 UTC First report: France 24
31 Oct 2026, 02:12 UTC New independent origin: BBC News
31 Oct 2026, 02:12 UTC First report from United Kingdom / global (BBC News)
31 Oct 2026, 13:57 UTC New independent origin: Times of India
31 Oct 2026, 13:57 UTC First report from India (Times of India)
31 Oct 2026, 21:40 UTC New independent origin: The New York Times
31 Oct 2026, 21:40 UTC First report from United States (The New York Times)
31 Oct 2026, 21:50 UTC New independent origin: G1 Globo
31 Oct 2026, 21:50 UTC First report from Brazil (G1 Globo)
31 Oct 2026, 22:09 UTC New independent origin: agency ANSA
31 Oct 2026, 22:09 UTC First report from Italy (ANSA)
31 Oct 2026, 22:32 UTC New independent origin: Infobae
31 Oct 2026, 22:32 UTC First report from Argentina / Latin America (Infobae)
31 Oct 2026, 22:51 UTC New independent origin: agency Reuters
31 Oct 2026, 23:21 UTC First report from Japan (The Japan Times)
31 Oct 2026, 23:33 UTC New independent origin: Der Spiegel
31 Oct 2026, 23:33 UTC First report from Germany (Der Spiegel)
31 Oct 2026, 23:43 UTC New independent origin: agency TASS

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Germany (12)

Der Spiegel 31 Oct 2026, 23:33 UTC
Binance: FBI macht Nordkorea für Milliardenraub bei Kryptobörse verantwortlich
Die Spur nach Pjöngjang galt als heiß – und nun legt sich die US-Bundespolizei fest. Nordkorea steckt laut FBI hinter dem Milliardenhack bei der Kryptobörse Binance. Die nächste Frage: Wie waschen die Täter ihre Beute?
Welt 01 Nov 2026, 00:15 UTC
FBI macht Nordkorea für Milliarden-Hack verantwortlich
Über den Laptops eines IT-Mitarbeiters soll die Hackergruppe TraderTraitor für den milliardenschweren Angriff auf die Kryptowährungsbörse Binance gesorgt haben. Dahinter stecke laut FBI Nordkorea.
ZDFheute 01 Nov 2026, 00:42 UTC
FBI: Nordkorea steckt hinter dem Binance-Hackerangriff
Der Angriff auf die Kryptobörse Binance ist laut der US-Bundespolizei FBI das Werk von nordkoreanischen Hackern. Sie sollen mehr als sechs Milliarden Dollar erbeutet haben.
Stern 01 Nov 2026, 00:59 UTC
FBI macht Nordkorea für Milliarden-Hack bei Krypto-Börse Binance verantwortlich
Der wohl größte Diebstahl von Kryptowährungen der Geschichte geht nach Erkenntnissen der US-Bundespolizei FBI auf das Konto Nordkoreas. Nordkoreanische Hacker hätten bei einem Angriff auf die weltgrößte Kryptobörse Binance mehr als sechs Milliarden Dollar erbeutet, teilte die …
Die Zeit 01 Nov 2026, 01:06 UTC
Angriff auf Kryptowährungsbörse: FBI beobachtet nordkoreanische Hacker bei Geldwäsche nach Binance-Hack
Die US-Bundespolizei sieht Nordkorea offiziell als Drahtzieher des Hackerangriffs auf die Kryptowährungsbörse Binance. Ermittler verfolgen die Gruppe TraderTraitor.
FAZ 01 Nov 2026, 01:11 UTC
Kryptobörse Binance: FBI macht Nordkorea für Milliardendiebstahl verantwortlich
Die US-Bundespolizei geht davon aus, dass die nordkoreanische Hackergruppe TraderTraitor hinter dem milliardenschweren Kryptodiebstahl steckt. Die Krypotbörse Binance will die Verluste ersetzen.
Deutschlandfunk 01 Nov 2026, 01:23 UTC
Hackerangriff - FBI macht nordkoreanische Hacker für Angriff auf Kryptowährungsbörse Binance verantwortlich
Die US-Bundespolizei macht Nordkorea für den milliardenschweren Hackerangriff auf die Kryptowährungsbörse Binance verantwortlich.
Tagesschau 01 Nov 2026, 02:06 UTC
FBI macht Nordkorea für Hackerangriff auf Binance verantwortlich
Laut Experten war es der bisher größte Hackerangriff auf eine Börse für Digitalwährungen. Am Donnerstag war er bekannt geworden - und schnell geriet Nordkorea ins Visier. Nun macht auch das FBI nordkoreanische Hacker dafür verantwortlich.
Handelsblatt 01 Nov 2026, 06:33 UTC
Hackerangriff: Kryptobörse Binance nimmt nach Milliarden-Raub Auszahlungen wieder auf
Die erste Phase soll noch am Sonntag beginnen und unter anderem Bitcoin, Ether und Dogecoin umfassen. Das FBI macht Nordkorea für den weltweit größten digitalen Raub verantwortlich.
Tagesspiegel 01 Nov 2026, 08:24 UTC
Milliarden-Hack bei Kryptobörse Binance: FBI macht Nordkorea verantwortlich
Die US-Bundespolizei sieht Nordkorea hinter dem milliardenschweren Hackerangriff auf die Kryptobörse Binance. Die Plattform gab bekannt, sie habe bereits Ersatz für 90 Prozent der gestohlenen Werte beschafft.
n-tv 01 Nov 2026, 08:29 UTC
Spur der Kryptomilliarden: FBI sieht Nordkoreas Binance-Angriff als erwiesen an
Nach dem gewaltigen Angriff auf Binance führt die Spur nach Nordkorea. Das FBI zeichnet das Vorgehen nun nach. Offenbar versuchten die Täter, ihre Beute zu verschleiern.
taz 01 Nov 2026, 09:42 UTC
Krypto-Börse Binance: FBI macht Nordkorea für Hack bei Krypto-Börse verantwortlich
US-Bundespolizei identifiziert Hackergruppe hinter dem Angriff auf die weltgrößte Kyptobörse. Die meldet Ersatz für 90 Prozent der gestohlenen Werte. mehr...

United Kingdom / global (7)

BBC News 31 Oct 2026, 02:12 UTC
Why North Korea's 'elite' hackers are the prime suspect in major Binance hack
If the accusations are true, the record-making heist shows how powerful suspected North Korean hackers have become.
Reuters (über Google News) 31 Oct 2026, 22:51 UTC
FBI says North Korea was behind the $6.3 billion Binance crypto hack
FBI says North Korea was behind the $6.3 billion Binance crypto hack NBC News
Reuters (über Google News) 01 Nov 2026, 01:35 UTC
North Korea says defence research institutes tested major weapon system
North Korea says defence research institutes tested major weapon system CNA
The Guardian 01 Nov 2026, 02:41 UTC
Binance says 90% of losses from $6.3bn hack covered as FBI says North Korea behind attack
Cryptocurrency exchange says withdrawals expected to resume on Sunday as FBI blames North Korean state-sponsored group TraderTraitor Cryptocurrency exchange Binance says it has replaced 90% of the ⁠amount stolen after a record $6.3bn hack of its platform by a group the FBI …
Reuters (über Google News) 01 Nov 2026, 04:26 UTC
North Korea says defence research institutes tested major weapon system, Asia News
North Korea says defence research institutes tested major weapon system, Asia News AsiaOne.com
Reuters (über Google News) 01 Nov 2026, 06:28 UTC
North Korea Says Defence Research Institutes Tested Major Weapon System
North Korea Says Defence Research Institutes Tested Major Weapon System PUKmedia یەکێتیی نیشتمانیی کوردستان
Reuters (über Google News) 01 Nov 2026, 06:29 UTC
FBI Blames North Korea for $6.3 Billion Binance Crypto Theft
FBI Blames North Korea for $6.3 Billion Binance Crypto Theft Khaama Press

Argentina (5)

Clarín 01 Nov 2026, 00:00 UTC
El FBI acusa a Corea del Norte de robar 6.000 millones de dólares en criptomonedas a Binance
El FBI acusa a Corea del Norte de un audaz ciberataque que sustrajo más de 6.000 millones en activos virtuales de una plataforma digital. Investigadores identificaron al grupo TraderTraitor, responsable del robo, que blanquea fondos usando servicios descentralizados y …
Clarín 01 Nov 2026, 03:19 UTC
El FBI acusó de manera directa a Corea del Norte por el hackeo de Binance y robar más de US$ 6.300 millones en criptomonedas
La agencia federal de EE.UU. identificó a la unidad estatal TraderTraitor como responsable de la intrusión. Además, publicaron una lista con más de 500 direcciones donde podrían blanquear lo robado. Desde la plataforma habían anunciado que lograron cubrir el 90% de lo robado.
La Nación 01 Nov 2026, 11:20 UTC
El FBI acusó a Corea del Norte por el robo de más de US$6000 millones a Binance
La agencia de investigación aseguró que el ataque fue perpetrado por el grupo TraderTraitor, vinculado al país asiático; las acciones de la empresa cayeron casi un 10% tras lo sucedido
Clarín 01 Nov 2026, 14:54 UTC
Binance anunció que comenzó a habilitar los retiros de dinero tras sufrir el mayor hackeo cripto de la historia
La principal empresa de intercambio de criptomonedas informó que este domingo comenzó la primera etapa de retiros. El robo fue por una cifra cercana a los 6.300 millones de dólares y el FBI acusó de manera directa a piratas informáticos de Corea del Norte.
Clarín 01 Nov 2026, 19:00 UTC
Binance reanuda retiros tras el robo de más de USD 6.000 millones en un ciberataque
Binance reanuda retiros tras ciberataque que robó más de 6.000 millones de dólares. La empresa usó fondos propios para reponer el 90% de lo perdido. El FBI acusa a Corea del Norte del ataque. El presidente estadounidense duda de dicha implicación. Criptomonedas sufren caídas …

Italy (3)

ANSA 31 Oct 2026, 22:09 UTC
++ 'Fbi, Corea del Nord responsabile dell'attacco hacker a Binance' ++
Bloomberg, l'agenzia cita il gruppo TraderTraitor
ANSA 31 Oct 2026, 22:12 UTC
Per l'Fbi c'è la Corea del Nord dietro l'attacco hacker a Binance
L'agenzia americana cita il gruppo informatico TraderTraitor
ANSA 01 Nov 2026, 19:12 UTC
L'Fbi accusa: 'La Corea del Nord dietro l'attacco a Binance'
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Argentina / Latin America (3)

Infobae 31 Oct 2026, 22:32 UTC
El FBI acusa a Corea del Norte del ciberataque a Binance por 6.300 millones de dólares
Infobae 31 Oct 2026, 22:47 UTC
El FBI acusó al régimen de Corea del Norte por el ciberataque contra Binance que afectó activos por USD 6.300 millones
La agencia federal identificó a la unidad estatal norcoreana TraderTraitor como responsable de la intrusión, tras la cual la plataforma suspendió depósitos y extracciones mientras investigaba el posible acceso desde el portátil de un ingeniero
Infobae 01 Nov 2026, 00:00 UTC
El FBI atribuye a Corea del Norte el robo de más de 5.000 millones de euros en criptomonedas a Binance

France / global (2)

France 24 30 Oct 2026, 15:34 UTC
Biggest hack in history: Cryptocurrency giant Binance loses $6.3 billion
Cryptocurrency exchange giant Binance has been targeted by a record-breaking $6.3 billion cyber heist, with blockchain intelligence firms linking the attack to North Korea. By Thursday night in the US, a coordinated effort by major crypto platforms successfully froze roughly $3 …
France 24 31 Oct 2026, 11:16 UTC
Binance hit by 6.3 billion dollar crypto theft
Binance executives are scrambling to recover billions of dollars after the crypto platform was hit by what is being described as the biggest heist in cryptocurrency history. Hackers reportedly stole $6.3 billion from users, with analysts pointing the finger at North Korea. The …

United States (2)

The New York Times 31 Oct 2026, 21:40 UTC
North Korean Hackers May Have Stolen Billions. It Wouldn’t Be Their First Heist.
This week’s $6.3 billion hack of Binance is the largest to rock the crypto industry. North Korea, with a history of brazen cybercrime, is a suspect.
PBS NewsHour 01 Nov 2026, 16:20 UTC
FBI says North Korea was behind $6.3 billion Binance heist, the biggest crypto hack in history
The bureau said in a statement that the attack was tied to "malicious cyber activity" by an entity known as TraderTraitor, the same actors behind a $1.5 billion Bybit hack last year.

Brazil (2)

G1 Globo 31 Oct 2026, 21:50 UTC
FBI acusa Coreia do Norte por ataque à Binance, considerado maior roubo de criptomoedas da história
Logo da Binance. Unsplash/Kanchanara O Departamento Federal de Investigação dos Estados Unidos (FBI) acusou a Coreia do Norte pelo ataque à Binance, maior corretora de criptomoedas do mundo, que resultou no roubo de US$ 6,3 bilhões (cerca de R$ 34 bilhões). Em comunicado …
G1 Globo 01 Nov 2026, 09:50 UTC
Binance retoma saques de bitcoin e ether após roubo de US$ 6,3 bilhões
FBI acusa Coreia do Norte por ataque à Binance, considerado maior roubo de criptomoedas da A Binance, maior corretora de criptomoedas do mundo, retomou neste domingo (1º) os saques de bitcoin, ether e algumas stablecoins e afirmou que outras criptomoedas serão liberadas …

Russia / global (2)

TASS state-run 31 Oct 2026, 23:43 UTC
North Korea held test to assess weapon system yield
According to the news agency, the standard cluster warhead is capable of destroying a target - an area of 12 to 13 hectares
TASS state-run 01 Nov 2026, 00:55 UTC
FBI accuses North Korea of hacking Binance crypto exchange
The Binance cryptocurrency exchange will allocate 50% of the funds from its Secure Asset Fund for Users to compensate for the losses caused by the hacker attack

South Korea (2)

Korea Herald 01 Nov 2026, 00:20 UTC
FBI says N. Korea responsible for over $6b crypto theft from Binance
The US Federal Bureau of Investigation said Saturday that North Korea was responsible for the theft of more than $6 billion in cryptocurrency from Binance, the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange, earlier this week. "The FBI is releasing information advising the Democratic …
Korea Herald 01 Nov 2026, 06:23 UTC
North Korea's cyber terrorism gains renewed scrutiny following record Binance crypto heist
The cyber threat posed by North Korea is again in focus, following a record cryptocurrency heist thought to be linked to Pyongyang. The US Federal Bureau of Investigation said Saturday that North Korea was responsible for the theft of more than $6 billion in virtual assets from …

Qatar / global (2)

Al Jazeera English 01 Nov 2026, 02:28 UTC
FBI blames North Korea for record $6.3bn crypto heist
Crypto firm Binance says it has covered 90 percent of losses from the multibillion-dollar hack.
Al Jazeera English 01 Nov 2026, 12:50 UTC
Binance restarts withdrawals after $6.3bn heist
The FBI says hackers from North Korea are responsible for the theft.

India (1)

Times of India 31 Oct 2026, 13:57 UTC
Kim Jong Un's cyber army: How North Korea's hackers steal billions for regime
North Korea has developed a sophisticated cyberwar machine enabling it to target financial institutions worldwide. The country's state-sponsored hackers increasingly rely on social engineering and malware to infiltrate cryptocurrency companies. Cyber operations are essential for …

Japan (1)

The Japan Times 31 Oct 2026, 23:21 UTC
FBI blames North Korea for $6 billion Binance crypto hack
Binance has said it will cover about 90% of the loss and plans to restore withdrawals, making progress on a pledge to fully reimburse customers.

Hong Kong (1)

South China Morning Post 31 Oct 2026, 23:49 UTC
FBI blames North Korea for stolen billions from Binance in biggest hack in history
The theft of billions of dollars from Binance within a matter of minutes, the biggest cryptocurrency heist in history, was orchestrated by North Korean hackers, the FBI said on Saturday. The bureau said in a statement that this week’s attack was tied to “malicious cyber …

Germany / global (1)

Deutsche Welle 01 Nov 2026, 01:53 UTC
FBI says North Korea behind $6 billion Binance crypto theft
The FBI said the theft was tied to "malicious cyber activity" by an entity known as TraderTraitor, the same actors behind a $1.5 billion Bybit hack last year.

Croatia (1)

N1 Hrvatska 01 Nov 2026, 06:13 UTC
FBI otkrio tko stoji iza najveće hakerske pljačke u povijesti i kako su "operirali"
Američki Savezni istražni ured (FBI) je kasno u subotu rekao da je Sjeverna Koreja odgovorna za hakerski napad u kojem je s burze kriptovaluta Binance

Bosnia and Herzegovina (1)

Klix.ba 01 Nov 2026, 06:30 UTC
FBI tvrdi da iza najveće kripto pljačke u historiji stoje hakeri iz Sjeverne Koreje
FBI je u subotu saopćio da su sjevernokorejski hakeri organizovali krađu 6,3 milijarde dolara iz Binancea, najveće kripto berze na svijetu.

Pakistan (1)

Dawn 01 Nov 2026, 06:36 UTC
Binance to resume withdrawals after covering bulk of stolen $6.3bn
Binance, the worlds biggest cryptocurrency exchange, said it would resume withdrawals on Sunday after covering 95 per cent of the $6.3 billion in tokens stolen from its platform in the world’s largest digital heist, which the FBI has tied to North Korea. The exchange, founded in …

European Union / global (1)

Euronews 01 Nov 2026, 08:15 UTC
FBI blames North Korea for $6.3 billion Binance crypto hack
According to the CISA, TraderTraitor is a North Korean state-sponsored hacking group that has been associated with cryptocurrency thefts and cyberattack tactics since at least 2020.

Peru (1)

El Comercio 01 Nov 2026, 11:37 UTC
El FBI acusa a Corea del Norte de robar 6.000 millones de dólares en criptomonedas a Binance
El FBI atribuyó a un grupo de hackers vinculado a Corea del Norte el histórico robo de más de US$6.000 millones en criptomonedas a Binance, mientras la plataforma reanudó los retiros y anunció que cubrirá las pérdidas con fondos propios

Ecuador (1)

El Universo 01 Nov 2026, 13:09 UTC
El FBI acusa a Corea del Norte de robar más de 6.000 millones de dólares en criptomonedas de Binance
Binance es la mayor plataforma de intercambio de criptomonedas del mundo por volumen diario de operaciones.

Nigeria (1)

Vanguard 01 Nov 2026, 14:39 UTC
FBI says North Korea behind $6 billion crypto theft from Binance
Binance said Sunday that it had resumed withdrawals after more than $6 billion in virtual assets were stolen from the cryptocurrency exchange in a major hack the FBI said North Korea was responsible for. The post FBI says North Korea behind $6 billion crypto theft from Binance …