Crypto has become Kim Jong-Un’s lifeline — and Russia’s secret weapon
According to a new report, crypto is earning North Korea billions in foreign currency every year and it’s helping Russia acquire weapons.
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US drops Tornado Cash sanctions, frontend remains compromised
The US Office of Foreign Assets Control ended sanctions against the crypto mixer Tornado Cash and claims to remain concerned about the DPRK.
How the DPRK became a hacking powerhouse and why it loves crypto
With North Korea seemingly flexing its muscles in the crypto ecosystem, we reflect on its role and whether or not it’s pivoting to digital currencies to dodge sanctions.
Crypto exec likens Russia to North Korea, blocks users over sanctions
Crypto gaming startup Animoca Brands worries it could be cut off from the financial system if it doesn’t block Russia-based users.
North Korea calls US ‘hacking empire’ in entertaining crypto theft denial
North Korea has denied it stole $400 million in crypto before rattling off a list of US cyberattacks, citing “Russian experts” and Newsweek.
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