North Korea rejects US claims over $6.3 billion Binance theft and rules out talks
North Korea has denied accusations from the United States and the FBI tying it to a $6.3 billion theft from Binance, labeling the charge a provocation and stating it has no reason to hold talks with Washington.
North Korea has rejected allegations from the United States linking the country to a $6.3 billion heist targeting cryptocurrency exchange Binance. Pyongyang termed the U.S. accusation a "provocation" and declared that it refuses to engage in dialogue with Washington, according to reports from The Hill, Reuters, and The Straits Times.[2][3][4]
North Korean official Kim Yo Jong specifically pushed back against FBI claims tying the regime to the $6.3 billion theft, according to Crypto Briefing. She called the accusations evidence of Washington's hostile stance toward Pyongyang and stated that North Korea currently sees no reason or necessity to take part in talks with the U.S.[1][5]
Key facts
- North Korea denied accusations from the U.S. and the FBI linking it to a $6.3 billion theft from Binance.
- North Korea called the U.S. accusation over the Binance heist a "provocation."
- Kim Yo Jong cited the FBI claims as evidence of Washington's hostile posture toward Pyongyang.
- North Korea stated it refuses dialogue with Washington and has no reason to engage in talks with the U.S.
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Crypto Briefing@Crypto_BriefingPost on X ·
🇰🇵 NEW: Kim Yo Jong again rejects FBI claims linking North Korea to the $6.3 billion Binance theft, calling the accusation evidence of Washington's hostile stance toward Pyongyang. She also says the country currently has no reason to engage in talks with the US. https://t.co/Qeb65Ua18d
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The Hill@thehillPost on X ·
North Korea calls US accusation over Binance heist a ‘provocation’ https://t.co/L5ss2q9ymB
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The Straits Times@straits_timesPost on X ·
North Korea denies Binance accusation, refuses dialogue with Washington https://t.co/LLxsiZWQ8L
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Reuters@ReutersPost on X ·
North Korea denies Binance accusation, refuses dialogue with Washington https://t.co/gSVbP1oPuZ
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North Korea reiterates denial over $6.3B Binance theft, says US talks unnecessary The denial and diplomatic standoff highlight the complex interplay between cybercrime, international relations, and global security dynamics. The post North Korea reiterates denial over $6.3B Binance theft, says US talks unnecessary appeared first on Crypto Briefing .
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