Blockchain data analytics firm Chainalysis has revealed that U.S. authorities have seized cryptocurrency worth $30 million from North Korean hackers. “This marks the first time ever that cryptocurrency stolen by a North Korean hacking group has been seized, and we’re confident it won’t be the last,” the firm’s director of investigations said.
$30 Million in Seized Crypto Linked to North Korea
Erin Plante, a senior director of investigations at blockchain data analytics firm Chainalysis, revealed Thursday at the Axiecon event that authorities have seized millions of dollars in cryptocurrency from North Korean hackers.
“With the help of law enforcement and leading organizations in the cryptocurrency industry,” she said:
More than $30 million worth of cryptocurrency stolen by North Korean-linked hackers has been seized.
“This marks the first time ever that cryptocurrency stolen by a North Korean hacking group has been seized, and we’re confident it won’t be the last,” the director...
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