Binance exchange says it will cover customer losses as it scrambles to freeze affected assets, with about $3bn located so far

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The world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange has been hit by a record $6.3bn (£4.7bn) hack described as the biggest heist in history, with experts identifying North Korea as the likely culprit.

Binance said it would cover all customer losses as it froze $3bn of the affected assets.