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North Korean hackers launder $242 million via Tron as FBI pressures THORChain

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North Korean hackers laundered $242 million of Binance funds via the Tron network. Approximately $140 million was moved through bridging protocols including Relay, THORChain, Chainflip, and Symbiosis, with Relay handling the largest share at $48 million. The FBI has pressured THORChain regarding the flow of stolen assets.

Written with AI from the reporting · updated 11/1/2026

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North Korean hackers launder $242 million of Binance loot via Tron as FBI presses THORChain: analyst

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1Unclassified fact stationNov 1, 00:00recorded Nov 2, 02:54single source
北韩黑客通过Tron洗钱2.42亿美元
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Subject：
北韩黑客
Action：
洗钱
Object：
Binance 盗窃资金
Occurred (fact side)：
Nov 1, 00:00
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Published (valid side)：
Nov 2, 02:25
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Nov 2, 02:54
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North Korean hackers launder $242 million of Binance loot via Tron as FBI presses THORChain: analyst
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North Korean hackers laundered $242 million stolen from Binance via the Tron network. Crypto bridges including Relay, THORChain, Chainflip, and Symbiosis moved approximately $140 million of stolen funds off Tron, with Relay handling the largest portion at $48 million. The FBI has pressed charges against THORChain, alleging it facilitated the laundering process.
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