Binance resumes withdrawals after $6.3 billion North Korean-linked hack

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Binance resumed withdrawals on Sunday, November 1, after a record $6.3 billion hack attributed by the FBI to North Korean hackers. The exchange suspended withdrawals Thursday to stem the losses and assured users their funds are safe. Binance said it is reopening withdrawals in phases, prioritizing tokens based on user demand, with possible temporary delays due to traffic. The FBI identified the TraderTraitor group and released about 500 Ethereum addresses used for laundering, urging platforms to block related transactions. President Donald Trump expressed doubt about Pyongyang's involvement. The theft is four times larger than TraderTraitor's February 2025 ByBit heist, highlighting North Korea's illicit revenue capabilities. Binance claims to have recovered 90% of stolen assets.


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