U.S. regulators began checking bank systems after a reported $6.3 billion hack of Binance, Reuters reported, citing people familiar with the matter. The Federal Reserve and the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency asked banks about unusual activity and possible service disruptions. One bank reported no disruptions, while Binance said it had no information about the attack affecting U.S. financial institutions.
Reuters sources said banks were looking for vulnerabilities the hackers may have exploited. One source said advances in artificial intelligence were making it harder for banks to keep pace with attackers. The FBI identified North Korea as responsible for the theft; North Korea rejected the allegation.
