Kim Yo-jong called the claim that North Korea was behind a US$6.3 billion theft from Binance a provocation. Analysts blamed North Korea for the theft, described as the largest crypto theft on record. The United States reiterated concerns over North Korean cybercrime on Nov. 3.
WHO:
Kim Yo-jong
WHAT:
Kim Yo-jong called the allegation that North Korea carried out a US$6.3 billion theft from Binance a provocation.
WHEN:
Nov 3, 2026
WHERE:
North Korea
WHY:
Kim Yo-jong called the allegation a provocation in response to analysts blaming North Korea for the Binance theft.
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