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North Korea Crypto Ban and State-Sponsored Hacking Operations in 2025

North Korea's state-sponsored crypto hacking has stolen over $2.17 billion in 2025, targeting exchanges like ByBit and laundering funds through Cambodia. Despite banning crypto at home, the regime uses theft to fund its nuclear program - and the world isn't ready.

January 12 2026