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North Korean hackers stole two-thirds of crypto in 2026: report
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Fusion42 · 8 July 2026 · Fusion42 review
North Korean state-linked hackers stole $643 million (66% of global crypto theft) in H1 2026, with large infrastructure compromises accounting for 76% of losses despite only 15% of incidents. The report highlights a shift toward fewer but higher-impact attacks on major DeFi platforms and crypto infrastructure.
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Founders building crypto infrastructure or DeFi platforms must prioritize operational security and anticipate tighter regulatory scrutiny on exchanges/protocols as nation-state actors increasingly target high-value infrastructure for sanctions evasion.
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