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Chainalysis Links $6.4 Billion Binance Hack to North Korea

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Briefings

Chainalysis reports a $6.4 billion hack involving Binance, with approximately $3 billion frozen on-chain and withdrawals suspended. The article links this incident to North Korea, though the specific connection details and the timeframe of the North Korean involvement are not fully detailed in the provided text.

Key points

• Chainalysis estimates the total financial impact of the hack at $6.3 billion, with roughly $3 billion currently frozen on the blockchain.
• Withdrawals from the affected accounts remain suspended as of the time of the report.

Context

This incident involves Binance, a major cryptocurrency exchange, and is linked to North Korea, though the specific timeline of the North Korean connection is not fully detailed in the source.

Limitations

The provided evidence is limited to the specific figures and status of the hack; it does not detail the exact timeline of the North Korean involvement or the specific technical methods used.

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