US govt says North Korea stole over $659 million in crypto last year
- North Korean-backed hackers stole at least $659 million through multiple cryptocurrency heists in 2024, according to a rare joint statement from Japan, South Korea, and the United States.
- The announcement confirmed that North Korea was behind July's $235 million hack of WazirX, India's largest cryptocurrency exchange.
- North Korean hackers were responsible for 61% of all cryptocurrency stolen in 2024, totaling $1.34 billion, as reported by Chainalysis.
- The U.S. State Department offers up to $5 million for information to disrupt North Korean front companies Yanbian Silverstar and Volasys Silverstar.
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