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Crypto Briefing: North Korean Funds Moved Through 11 Blockchains After Binance Hack

The publication estimates losses at $6 billion

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Crypto Briefing reports that funds linked to North Korea moved through 11 blockchains after the Binance hack. The publication estimates losses at $6 billion.

In Crypto Briefing’s view, the incident could heighten concerns about crypto exchange security, increase geopolitical tensions and lead regulators to take stricter measures.

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