Why North Korea keeps stealing billions in crypto — out in the open
Search/NewsVideoPricesResearchConsensus 2026Data & IndicesSponsoredSearch/enTechShareShare this articleCopy linkX iconX (Twitter)LinkedInFacebookEmailWhy North Korea keeps stealing billions in crypto — out in the openAs North Korea's infiltration tactics grow more sophisticated, security experts say the crypto industry needs to understand what sets the regime apart from every other state-backed hacker — and why that difference makes it a dangerous threat to the ecosystem.By Margaux Nijkerk|Edited by Nikhilesh De Apr 12, 2026, 10:00 a.m. Make preferred on What to know: North Korea's crypto theft is a matter of economic survival in a way it simply isn't for Russia or Iran — both of which still have economies, trading partners, and goods to move. For Pyongyang, crypto isn't a payment rail. It's a replacement for a sanctioned-out economy.That existential motive is what makes North Korea uniq
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