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North Korea rejects US allegations over $6 billion Binance crypto heist

Published November 2, 2026 6:49 pm • Updated November 2, 2026 6:49 pm •
North Korea rejects US allegations over $6 billion Binance crypto heist
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North Korea on Tuesday dismissed US allegations that it was behind a $6 billion cryptocurrency theft from Binance as "absurd rhetoric", accusing Washington of seeking to portray the country as a cybercriminal state and warning that US hostility could affect future diplomatic engagement.

North Korea on Tuesday dismissed US allegations that it was behind a $6 billion cryptocurrency theft from Binance as "absurd rhetoric", accusing Washington of seeking to portray the country as a cybercriminal state and warning that US hostility could affect future diplomatic engagement.

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