North Korea denies involvement in Binance hack, criticizes FBI probe

What happened: North Korea denied involvement in the Binance cryptocurrency heist, and Kim Yo Jong called the FBI announcement blaming North Korean hackers "a trite provocation." Key numbers: Binance said hackers stole more than $6 billion. Why it matters: Outside experts say North Korea increasingly uses cryptocurrency theft to raise foreign currency amid sanctions. South Korea's Foreign Ministry said the illicit cyber activities threaten the global digital economy. Trump said "We don't know if it's North Korea. Coverage: 10 outlets in 24h

North Korea denied involvement in the Binance cryptocurrency heist, and Kim Yo Jong called the FBI announcement blaming North Korean hackers "a trite provocation."

Outside experts say North Korea increasingly uses cryptocurrency theft to raise foreign currency amid sanctions. South Korea's Foreign Ministry said the illicit cyber activities threaten the global digital economy. Trump said "We don't know if it's North Korea.