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Binance says 90% of losses from $6.3bn hack covered as FBI says North Korea behind attack
Publication: World news | The Guardian
Author: Guardian staff and agencies
Source published: 01/11/2026, 02:41:34 UTC
Briefing created: 01/11/2026, 03:20:28 UTC
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Briefings
Binance confirmed a $6.3bn hack involving North Korea-backed group TraderTraitor, with 90% of stolen tokens replaced and the remaining 10% noted as less liquid. Co-CEO Richard Teng stated the company is committed to covering the remaining 10% and that users will not bear the financial impact. The FBI identified the group as state-sponsored. This update occurred on Saturday following a record loss event.
Key points
- Binance confirmed a $6.3bn hack involving North Korea-backed group TraderTraitor, with 90% of stolen tokens replaced and the remaining 10% noted as less liquid.
- Co-CEO Richard Teng stated the company is committed to covering the remaining 10% and that users will not bear the financial impact of this incident.
Context
This finding is significant as it identifies the North Korean state-sponsored group TraderTraitor as the source of a record $6.3bn cryptocurrency exchange hack, with Binance replacing 90% of stolen tokens and promising to cover the remaining 10% for users.
Limitations
Evidence is limited to Binance's and FBI's statements; specific timelines for token replacement are not fully detailed, and the extent of user financial impact beyond the stated commitment remains partially unspecified.
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