North Korea Rejects US Allegations Over Massive Binance Crypto Theft

North Korea -(Special Correspondent/Web Desk) – North Korea rejects US allegations that link the country to a multibillion-dollar cryptocurrency theft involving Binance. Pyongyang says Washington is using cybercrime claims to harm its name around the world.

Kim Yo Jong, the powerful sister of leader Kim Jong Un and a senior Workers’ Party official, called the claims a “grave political provocation.” State news agency KCNA shared her statement on Tuesday.

She said the FBI is trying to paint North Korea as a “cyber criminal state.” US officials say a hacking group supported by Pyongyang played a part in the theft.

Kim called the American statement absurd and said it was nothing new. In her view, such claims are repeated again and again to put pressure on her country.

She also said Washington often blames North Korea for big cyberattacks around the world. According to her, the US rarely offers strong proof to back up these charges.

Kim pointed to last year’s Bybit crypto theft as another example. The US had also linked that case to North Korean hackers, and Pyongyang denied it then, too.

North Korea has long denied any role in state-sponsored cyberattacks. Washington, however, says North Korean hacking groups steal digital money to help pay for the country’s weapons programs.

Kim also hinted that the US itself could gain from the stolen funds. She referred to American plans to build a strategic cryptocurrency reserve, suggesting Washington may benefit if the stolen coins are recovered.

At the end of her statement, Kim said Pyongyang is closely watching what it calls US provocations. She warned that Washington’s hostile attitude could push North Korea to reconsider its stand on several issues.

The row adds fresh tension between the two countries. Both sides remain far apart on cyber security, sanctions and the future of talks.