# Binance $6.3 billion crypto heist likely linked to North Korea, expert says

https://mins.news/en/video/121977

- CNA, 2026-10-30 05:30 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iN_cAcwef5I

> Binance is investigating a security breach estimated to involve US$6.3 billion, potentially the largest crypto heist on record. Ari Redbord of TRM Labs says he has high confidence the attack can be attributed to North Korea, citing blockchain tracing data and other intelligence. He warns that hackers are increasingly outpacing law enforcement.

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