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North Korean Hackers Steal $6.36 Billion from Binance

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What happened

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Hackers believed to be linked to North Korea stole an estimated $6.36 billion from Binance and DMM Bitcoin. The theft, which unfolded over approximately 20 minutes across 10 blockchains, led Binance to suspend deposits and withdrawals while stating that customer funds were safe. Binance founder Changpeng Zhao noted that while the theft was the largest in USD terms, it was not larger than the Mt. Gox loss when measured in Bitcoin.

From 247wallst.com, aljazeera.com

Why it matters

Some supportBrind's analysis of the reports

The incident is considered the single largest known theft of any kind, according to Elliptic, and is more than six times larger than the theft by Saddam Hussein. The attack highlights the risk of cyber theft in the crypto market, which is part of a larger pattern of North Korean cyber activity targeting US companies.

North Korean hackers are targeting US companies, while the regime continues to funnel salaries back to the government, aided by cyber theft.

From aljazeera.com, aol.co.uk

Who's involved

  • North KoreaThe state-sanctioned group blamed for the cryptocurrency theft.
  • BinanceThe cryptocurrency exchange from which the $6.36 billion was stolen.
  • Changpeng ZhaoThe founder of Binance who commented on the size of the heist.

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

These are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.

  • BinanceSpeculative

    Binance might face increased operational costs and reduced user demand due to the massive financial loss.

  • BybitSpeculative

    Competitors like Bybit could potentially shift market share and attract users following the exchange's failure.

Possible ripples

Who this could reach next, traced step by step from the reporting. Possibilities worth considering, not forecasts.

How it developed

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  1. CZ compared the Binance theft to the Mt. Gox loss, while hackers linked to North Korea also hit Bitfinex.1 source
  2. Lazarus Group, North Korea's state-sanctioned hacking squad, is blamed for a $6.36B theft from Binance and DMM Bitcoin.Sub-event
  3. FBI and Trump confirm US investigation into North Korea's involvement in the Binance hack.1 source
  4. Zhao's firm investigated the Binance heist, confirming North Korean hackers were behind the attack.1 source
  5. NK hackers conducted a crypto theft involving Binance.1 source
  6. FBI blames North Korea for theft from Binance, involving UC/LA.1 source

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