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DOJ Seizes More Than $1.2 Billion in Crypto Tied to Binance Hack
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Fusion42 · 14 November 2026 · Fusion42 review
The U.S. Department of Justice seized and froze over $1.2 billion in cryptocurrency linked to a Binance hack attributed to North Korean hackers, along with infrastructure tied to the FaceStealer theft scheme involving over $400 million. This major federal enforcement action highlights growing government efforts to combat cybercrime and secure crypto exchange platforms.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Fintech, and 8 sources have reported it between 12 Nov 2026 and 14 Nov 2026.
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Government control over stolen crypto assets just tightened significantly after this massive DOJ seizure. You need to reassess your security compliance and response plans to avoid being targeted or indirectly affected by increased enforcement.
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8 sources · first reported 12 Nov 2026 · latest 14 Nov 2026
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