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Thursday, November 12, 2026

Binance's hackers are laundering stolen crypto through memecoins with names like FUK and SINU: $3.1 billion is still out there as bitcoin hits a two month low
The hackers behind Binance's $6.3 billion theft created at least six memecoins to launder part of the loot, Elliptic says. About $3.13 billion remains in their wallets, $2.85 billion was frozen, and crypto prices slid after the US midterms.
Market Authority7 min read

Monday, November 2, 2026

Binance lost $6.3 billion to North Korean hackers in about 20 minutes. It covered 95 percent and reopened within three days: inside the biggest crypto heist ever
North Korea's TraderTraitor unit stole $6.3 billion from Binance on 29 October, the FBI says. Binance covered 95 percent with its own money and reopened withdrawals. Customers pulled $3.64 billion. What it means for crypto users in Asia.
Strategic Communication8 min read

Thursday, October 22, 2026

North Korea's crypto haul passes 1 billion dollars this year after the Bitget hack
Chainalysis has linked the roughly 388 million dollar Bitget hack to North Korea, pushing the country's crypto thefts above 1 billion dollars in 2026. Bitget has frozen only 1.1 million dollars of the stolen funds.
Market Authority7 min read