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North Korea Crypto Theft Hit Record High Last Year, UN Says: Reuters
The estimated value of stolen crypto assets ranges to as high as $1 billion.
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Crypto-Linked Terror Attacks Probably Quadrupled, UN Official Says: Report
As many as 20% of terror attacks may be financed by crypto, up from 5% a few years ago, said Svetlana Martynova.
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Grayscale Takes Over Key Role for Bitcoin Trust from Genesis; UN Agency Recession Risk Warning
Grayscale Takes Over Key Role for Bitcoin Trust from Genesis; UN Agency Recession Risk Warning
A United Nations agency said Monday the Fed and other central banks risk pushing the global economy into recession if officials keep raising interest rates. Plus, Grayscale In...
Grayscale Takes Over Key Role for Bitcoin Trust from Genesis; UN Agency Recession Risk Warning

North Korea Funded Nuclear Weapons Program by Hacking $300M in Crypto
North Korea Funded Nuclear Weapons Program by Hacking $300M in Crypto
A new report by the United Nations reveals North Korean hackers stole over $300 million in crypto to fund and develop its nuclear weapons program. Will Foxley and “The Hash” p...
North Korea Funded Nuclear Weapons Program by Hacking $300M in Crypto

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UN to Use Blockchain to Tackle Exploitation of Migrant Workers in Hong Kong
The new initiative will help ensure migrant workers aren’t charged unethical fees.
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Facebook-Led Libra Could Be Boon to UN, Says Crypto Project's Chief
The head of the Libra Association has argued that the Facebook-led cryptocurrency could help the U.N. achieve its sustainable development goals.
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WIKIMEDIA: Kim Jong-Un North Korea
North Korea Denies It Hacked $2 Billion in Fiat and Crypto
North Korea has denied a recent U.N. report suggesting it was behind major hacks that reaped around $2 billion for its weapons programs.
WIKIMEDIA: Kim Jong-Un North Korea

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UN Investigating 35 North Korean Military-Funding Cyberattacks
A more detailed U.N. report says North Korea is attacking banks via the SWIFT network, hacking crypto exchanges and cryptojacking.
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North Korea Stole $2 Billion in Crypto and Fiat to Fund Weapons Programs
North Korea is funding its weapons of mass destruction via hacks of banks and crypto exchanges, says a confidential U.N. report.
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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.
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