The amount stolen from Binance this time is approaching $6 billion, quadrupling its previous record In 2023, Binance was fined $4.3 billion by the US Department of Justice, which is still less than the amount stolen this time. Judging from the modus operandi, it's 99% likely the work of North Korean hackers. Everyone thought exchanges were the top predators in the crypto food chain, but it seems we've all been working for Kim Jong-un.