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North Korea-linked crypto theft surged 51% in 2025, reaching $2 billion: CrowdStrike

May 15, 2026 Jackson Miller

State-affiliated hackers from North Korea stole more than $2 billion in cryptocurrency during 2025, marking a 51% year-over-year increase despite conducting fewer attacks, according to a new report from cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike. The findings underscore the growing sophistication and financial impact of DPRK-linked cyber operations targeting the digital asset industry. CrowdStrike report details shift in […]

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Senate CLARITY Act markup faces ethics debate as North Korea crypto thefts hit $2B and Bitmine slows Ether buys

May 13, 2026 Jackson Miller

Three key stories are shaping the crypto space today as the U.S. Senate Banking Committee prepares to mark up the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act (CLARITY), a new report reveals North Korea-linked hackers stole over $2 billion in crypto last year, and Ether treasury firm Bitmine has slowed its aggressive accumulation strategy. CLARITY Act markup […]

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North Korea crypto thefts hit $2.06B in 2025 as Senate weighs market structure bill

May 13, 2026 Jackson Miller

Today in crypto: A new report from blockchain security firm CertiK reveals that North Korea-linked hackers stole approximately $2.06 billion in cryptocurrency during 2025, accounting for roughly 60% of the $3.4 billion lost to hacks last year. Meanwhile, Ether treasury firm Bitmine Immersion Technologies is slowing its aggressive accumulation pace, and US Senate Democrats are […]

A courtroom scene with legal documents and Ethereum symbols, representing the legal battle over frozen ETH from the Kelp exploit.

US Law Firm Seeks to Block Frozen ETH From Kelp Exploit, Citing North Korea Claims

May 6, 2026 Jackson Miller

A US law firm has taken legal action to prevent the transfer of frozen Ether (ETH) linked to the recent Kelp exploit, arguing that its clients have a claim to the funds as compensation for damages owed by North Korea. The move adds a new layer of complexity to efforts to recover assets for victims […]

Anonymous North Korean hacker using AI for social engineering in crypto attack.

North Korean Hackers’ AI Social Engineering Attack Exposes New Crypto Threat

April 15, 2026 Jackson Miller

North Korean state-linked hackers have successfully stolen approximately $100,000 from crypto wallet provider Zerion using a sophisticated, AI-enabled social engineering campaign. The breach, confirmed by Zerion on April 8, 2026, signals a dangerous shift in how cybercriminals are targeting the digital asset industry. This is the second such attack in April, following a massive $280 […]

North Korean IT worker fraud exposed showing laptop with crypto wallet and fake passport.

North Korean IT Workers’ Shocking $1M Monthly Fraud Exposed by Counterhacker

April 9, 2026 Jackson Miller

Leaked documents reveal a North Korean cyber unit generated over $1 million per month by infiltrating the global remote work market. A counterhacker compromised their systems, exposing a sprawling operation that combined IT job fraud with attempts to hack cryptocurrency projects. The data, shared by blockchain investigator ZachXBT on April 9, 2026, shows the group’s […]

Bitrefill Lazarus Group hack investigation showing compromised employee laptop in cybersecurity breach

Lazarus Group Exposed: Bitrefill Traces Devastating Hack to North Korean Cyber Operatives

March 19, 2026 Jackson Miller

In a significant cybersecurity disclosure that underscores the persistent threat to cryptocurrency businesses, crypto e-commerce platform Bitrefill has publicly linked a sophisticated March 2026 attack to the notorious Lazarus Group, a North Korean state-sponsored hacking collective. The breach, which resulted in stolen funds and compromised customer data, highlights the evolving tactics of advanced persistent threat […]

US Treasury official announces sanctions against North Korea IT worker fraud ring targeting cryptocurrency companies.

Breaking: US Treasury Sanctions North Korea IT Worker Fraud Ring Targeting Crypto

March 13, 2026 Jackson Miller

WASHINGTON, D.C. — March 13, 2026. The United States Department of the Treasury imposed significant sanctions today against a network of individuals and companies allegedly enabling a sophisticated North Korean IT worker fraud ring. This US Treasury sanctions North Korea IT worker fraud action targets six people and two entities across four countries, accusing them […]

Editorial illustration contrasting South Korea's crypto trading scene with North Korea's cyber operations in 2026.

Breaking: How Crypto Divides Korea – South’s Wealth vs. North’s Weapons in 2026

March 7, 2026 Jackson Miller

SEOUL/PYONGYANG, February 4, 2026 – Cryptocurrency is amplifying the decades-old division of the Korean Peninsula, creating two opposing power centers with global influence. In the South, digital assets drive retail markets, shape electoral politics, and attract billions in venture capital. Meanwhile, in the North, state-backed hackers systematically extract cryptocurrency to fund weapons programs and bypass […]

Korean Peninsula cryptocurrency divide showing Seoul's crypto markets versus North Korea's digital theft operations

Exclusive: How Crypto Divides Korea – South’s Wealth vs North’s Weapons