World Business Report - What happens to the money from the Binance hack?

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A record $6.3 billion has been stolen from crypto exchange Binance by hackers. It's believed that the North Korean government is behind the attack - but how can they spend it, and why is Pyongyang behind so many of these attacks?

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Presenter: Ed Butler
Producers: Barbara George & Amy Booth
(Image: Binance logo and hacker code are seen in this illustration taken October 30, 2026. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration)

Published on Friday, 30th October 2026.

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