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North Korean role in Binance cryptocurrency heist

Cryptocurrency exchange Binance faced billions of dollars in client withdrawals following a historic $6.3 billion cyberattack. United States authorities and the FBI linked the attack to North Korean state-sponsored hackers. North Korean officials, including Kim Yo-jong, condemned the allegations as grave political provocations and denied involvement.

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North Korea braces for extended US impasse following Democratic election gains

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North Korea is bracing for a prolonged confrontation with the United States, analysts say, after sweeping Democratic gains in the US midterm elections diminished the likelihood of renewed diplomacy between Kim Jong-un and President Donald Trump. As Americans cast their ballots on Tuesday, Pyongyang test-fired a new surface-to-air missile system and carried out a strike drill with long-range strategic cruise missiles early on Wednesday, Korean time – its fourth weapons test in a week. The...

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North Korea rejects FBI claims over Binance crypto theft and rules out US talks

Kim Yo Jong, sister of North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un, said the FBI’s accusation showed “US hostile policy” towards Pyongyang.

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Binance faces $3.6bn in withdrawals after historic North Korean cyberattack

The exchange froze transactions following the incident which has been linked to a North Korean group.

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