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North Korea Hacking Crypto Exchanges to Circumvent Sanctions: UN Panel

A U.N. Security Council panel has linked North Korea to millions lost in cryptocurrency hacks, Nikkei Asian Review reports.

Policy & regulation  ·  8 March 2019
Exchanges

North Korean Hacking Group Lazarus Stole $571 Million in Cryptos: Report

North Korea's infamous hacking group, dubbed Lazarus, has managed to steal over half a billion dollars in cryptocurrencies, a report indicates.

Policy & regulation  ·  19 October 2018
North Korea

Dennis Rodman and Potcoin: How Crypto Gatecrashed a Historic Summit

One of the oldest cryptocurrencies teamed up with a former NBA star this week to make a splash at a historic summit between world leaders.

Tech  ·  13 June 2018
North Korea

Potcoin Might Sponsor Dennis Rodman’s Trip to Trump-Kim Summit

Former NBA star Dennis Rodman is in talks with cryptocurrency startup PotCoin to have the latter sponsor a trip to the U.S.-North Korea summit.

Markets  ·  7 June 2018
Exchanges

Trump Sanctions on North Korea Won’t Stop Crypto Hacks, Senator Says

One U.S. senator thinks the Trump administration isn't doing enough to deter North Korean attacks on cryptocurrency users and exchanges.

Policy & regulation  ·  1 March 2018
North Korea

South Korea: North Korea Stole Millions From Crypto Exchanges Last Year

The South Korean National Intelligence Service claimed North Korea stole "billions of won" in cryptocurrencies last year.

Policy & regulation  ·  5 February 2018
Exchanges

Bitcoin Exchange Youbit to Declare Bankruptcy After Hack

A South Korean bitcoin exchange is moving to declare bankruptcy following what it said was a debilitating cyber attack.

Markets  ·  19 December 2017
Exchanges

North Korea Suspected Again in Crypto Exchange Attacks

South Korea's spy agency beileves a recent run of hacking attacks on domestic cryptocurrency exchanges is linked to North Korea.

Policy & regulation  ·  18 December 2017
Hacking

Police Confirm North Korean Connection in Bitcoin Exchange Phishing

Law enforcement officials have confirmed that hackers from North Korea sought to steal bitcoins from exchanges in South Korea.

Policy & regulation  ·  2 October 2017