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Report: Crypto Market Crash Wipes Millions of Dollars From North Korea’s Kitty of Stolen Cryptocurrencies
1.7.2022
The recent plunge in the value of cryptocurrencies may have wiped out millions from North Korea’s fund comprised of stolen crypto assets. The diminishing value of cryptocurrencies is believed to be affecting Pyongyang’s ability to fund its weapons programs. Stolen Crypto Assets...
Infamous North Korean hacker group identified as suspect for $100M Harmony attack
30.6.2022
A new report suggests that a notorious North Korea-affiliated hacking group may be behind last week’s $100 million Harmony attack
Harmony Horizon Exploit Linked to North Korea; $10M Bounty Offered in 'Global Manhunt'
30.6.2022
Developers said the team was “gathering wallet data” and strategizing plans based on the impact that the incident caused on users
North Korean Hacking Group Behind $100M Horizon Bridge Hack: Report
30.6.2022
The Lazarus Group – a North Korean hacking group believed to be supported by the Kim regime – is likely behind last week’s hack of Harmony Bridge, according to new analysis by blockchain research firm Elliptic
Crypto market crash wipes out millions from North Korea's stolen crypto funds
29.6.2022
While North Korea leads the world in crypto crime, crypto analytic firms have estimated that DPRK hackers have found it increasingly difficult to launder stolen crypto funds
Pokémon Card Game Player Uses Comically Large Cards At Championship
27.6.2022
Pokémon fan and card game player Matthew Verive used 60 giant novelty cards to play at the Pokémon North America International Championship on June 24. Those cards are huge, and would not fit in my womanly pockets. The three-day championship had events for a few competitive Pokémon games, including...
Kevin O’Leary Backed Bitcoin Miner to Locate HQ in North Dakota
2.6.2022
Bitzero plans to invest about $400 million to $500 million to build 200 megawatts of data centers in the state
US agencies warn against the influx of North Koreans in IT and crypto jobs online
17.5.2022
The public advisory warned private firms to do their due diligence before hiring freelance workers, as North Koreans often use illicit tactics and stolen identities to hide their nationality
US Agencies Warn of Attempts by North Koreans to Get IT Jobs While Concealing Nationality
16.5.2022
In many cases, these workers say they are U.S.-based and/or non North Korean teleworkers, and they often take on virtual currency projects, the agencies said
US Treasury Sanctions First Crypto Mixer
8.5.2022
The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has issued its first-ever sanctions on a crypto mixer. The mixing service was used by Lazarus Group to process illicit proceeds from the $620 million crypto heist of the online game Axie Infinity, said the Treasury...
US Officials Add North Korea-Linked Bitcoin Mixer, More ETH Addresses to Sanctions List
6.5.2022
Gucci to Accept Crypto Payments in Retail Stores
6.5.2022
High-end fashion house Gucci will begin accepting cryptocurrencies at some of its stores this month, including bitcoin, ether, dogecoin, and shiba inu. The company plans for all of its directly operated stores in North America to accept crypto by this summer. Gucci to Start Accepting Crypto...
‘They didn't see it coming:’ Podcaster Joe Rogan sees Bitcoin as a viable form of currency
4.5.2022
Joe Rogan noted that Bitcoin is like the “early internet,” and the “government is freaking out” about BTC in conversation with the MMA fighter Khalil Rountree
Report: Two South Koreans Paid in Bitcoin to Spy for North Korea
4.5.2022
South Korean law enforcement recently announced the arrest of a serving military captain and an operator of a cryptocurrency exchange on charges of spying for a North Korean hacker. In return for the acts of espionage, the two South Korean individuals were allegedly paid bitcoins worth a total...
Crypto Stories: Ethan Lou shares experience of crypto conference in North Korea
2.5.2022
A Canadian journalist recounts the story of when he went to North Korea to participate in a crypto conference that’s full of surprises
Two more charged with teaching North Koreans to evade US sanctions with crypto
27.4.2022
Two EU citizens have been indicted for violating U.S. sanctions on North Korea when they jointly planned a crypto conference there
Web3 solutions aim to make America’s real estate market more accessible
26.4.2022
Web3 solutions may be the answer to America’s housing market, but will the mainstream want to use blockchain-based platforms?
US Charges Ethereum Dev’s Conspirators Allegedly Helping North Korea Evade Sanctions Using Crypto
26.4.2022
Two European citizens have been charged for conspiring with Ethereum developer Virgil Griffith to help North Korea evade U.S. sanctions using cryptocurrency, the Department of Justice (DOJ) announced. They conspired “to teach and advise members of the North Korean government on cutting-edge...
2 Europeans Charged With Conspiracy in Virgil Griffith North Korea Crypto Sanctions Case
25.4.2022
US Treasury’s OFAC Adds 3 ETH Addresses Linked to North Korean Cybercrime Group to SDN List
24.4.2022
The Office of Foreign Asset Control (OFAC) has added three ethereum addresses to its Specially Designated Nationals And Blocked Persons List (SDN). OFAC alleges the ether addresses are controlled by the Lazarus Group, a cybercrime group that is associated with North Korea. Lazarus Group Behind Axie...