North Korea slams FBI claims it was behind €5bn Binance hack and test fires missiles

What happened: North Korea rejected FBI claims that a North Korea-affiliated group called TraderTraitor was behind the theft of $6 billion from Binance, and test-fired strategic cruise missiles. Key numbers: Theft of $6 billion (€5.3 billion). Haul equalled nearly a quarter of the DPRK's estimated annual GDP, per Michael Bosack. Cluster warhead covers 5 to 6 hectares. Why it matters: Experts see the incident as potentially the largest cryptocurrency theft in history. South Korea's president called for a comprehensive prevention system against cyberattacks. Coverage: 15+ outlets in 24h

North Korea rejected FBI claims that a North Korea-affiliated group called TraderTraitor was behind the theft of $6 billion from Binance, and test-fired strategic cruise missiles.

Experts see the incident as potentially the largest cryptocurrency theft in history. South Korea's president called for a comprehensive prevention system against cyberattacks.