North Korean Hackers Drain $6.3 Billion From Binance in Just 20 Minutes Flat

North Korean Hackers Drain $6.3 Billion From Binance in Just 20 Minutes Flat

Crypto security just took its biggest hit ever as state-sponsored hackers walked away with <b>$6.36 billion</b> from Binance wallets in a lightning-fast heist lasting just 20 minutes. The colossal theft involved funneling funds across <b>10 different blockchains</b> simultaneously to erase the digital trail. Turns out, even massive crypto exchanges with multi-layered security are no match for elite cyber units like North Korea's <b>TraderTraitor</b>, proving that state-backed digital piracy is now more lucrative than actual physical bank robberies. Binance has promised to cover all stolen funds from its own user reserve, saving retail investors from total financial doom this time.

By News Desk • 10/30/2026
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