# THORChain moves stolen Binance funds despite FBI pleas

_Published Sunday, November 8, 2026 at 2:17 PM EST · Security · Latest · Tier 2 — Notable_

THORChain began moving stolen Binance funds despite FBI pleas, the Wall Street Journal reported. The platform says it cannot stop transfers.

THORChain handled ~$1B of stolen Bybit funds in 2025 for $12M+ in fees. Some crypto developers say they cannot prevent North Korean hackers from laundering stolen funds through their platforms.

## Sources

- [Techmeme](https://www.techmeme.com/261108/p11#a261108p11)

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Published: 2026-11-08T19:17:19.147Z
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Retrieved: 2026-11-08T21:21:08.422Z
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