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US targets North Korean crypto schemes and seizes $1.2 billion linked to Binance hack
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Fusion42 · 13 November 2026 · Fusion42 review
The US government has seized $1.2 billion in cryptocurrency linked to North Korean hacking schemes including the Binance hack, targeting illicit crypto activities tied to North Korea.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Fintech, and 6 sources have reported it between 12 Nov 2026 and 13 Nov 2026.
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US enforcement against North Korean crypto theft is escalating and seizing major funds. You need to strengthen compliance and risk controls around cryptocurrency sources immediately.
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6 sources · first reported 12 Nov 2026 · latest 13 Nov 2026
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