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The FBI says North Korean hackers stole more than $6 billion from crypto exchange Binance this week, as Binance says it has covered 90% of the stolen assets
The FBI said Saturday that North Korean hackers were behind this week's theft of about $6.3 billion in cryptocurrency from Binance, the world's largest crypto exchange. The bureau said the hackers have been converting the stolen assets into ethereum. Binance said it has covered about 90% of the stolen assets. ABC News and Fox Business report that President Trump told reporters, "We don't know if it's North Korea."
- From the LeftABC News: FBI blames North Korea for stolen billions from Binance in biggest hack in history
The AP report on ABC covers the FBI statement, Trump's doubts and how the funds may be laundered.
Grade: B (82/100). Uses an unnamed source or unsourced number.
- CenterCNBC: Binance resumes withdrawals following $6.3 billion hack, says 90% of stolen user assets are covered
CNBC reports the resumed withdrawals, the funds Binance tapped and the FBI's finding.
Grade: B (82/100). Leaves out key context.
- From the RightFox Business: North Korea responsible for $6 billion Binance cryptocurrency hack, FBI says
Fox Business reports the FBI's attribution, Trump's comments and Binance's 90% figure.
Grade: A (100/100). No problems found.
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