North Korea denies funding cryptocurrency theft allegations

AiCoin2026/05/04 08:48

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A spokesperson for North Korea's Ministry of Foreign Affairs responded to U.S. allegations through the Korean Central News Agency, calling them "absurd slander" and a "political tool" aimed at fueling a "hostile policy." According to TRM Labs data, since 2017, North Korean-linked hackers have stolen over $6 billion in cryptocurrency, with their share of global hacking losses rising from less than 10% in 2020 to 64% in 2025. In the first four months of 2026, these hackers were reportedly responsible for the theft of about $577 million, accounting for 76% of global losses.

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