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North Korea’s increasing use of crypto heists to fund nukes worries US

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The US Treasury Department sanctioned Tornado Cash, which North Korean hackers have used for laundering. The platform had shortcomings that benefited cyber-criminals, the government said. North Korea alone has laundered approximately $1 billion in stolen funds, TRM Labs estimates. The sanctions prohibit any Americans or American entities from using Tornado Cash.
Published 4 months ago · Washington, United States Photography pcmag.com

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4 months ago·Washington, United States
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