Crypto losses from North Korea hackers in 2025 rose 51% YoY: Report
North Korea (DPRK) state-affiliated hackers and threat actors were responsible for more than $2 billion in crypto losses in 2025, a 51% year-over-year increase, despite...
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North Korea ‘industrialized’ crypto theft, laundered billions: CertiK
CertiK says North Korea-linked hackers stole about 60% of the value lost to crypto hacks in 2025, with proceeds used to help fund the regime’s...
South Korea crypto holdings halve in a year as investors turn to stock market
The value of cryptocurrency held by South Korean investors more than halved over the past year, falling from 121.8 trillion won ($83.3 billion) at the...
South Korea crypto holdings crash 50% as investors chase stocks
South Korean investors cut their crypto holdings by more than half over the past year as capital moved toward the stock market. Summary South Korean...
Court lets Arbitrum DAO to transfer $71M in ETH tied to North Korea hack to Aave
A Manhattan federal judge has allowed Arbitrum DAO to move $71 million in frozen Ether to Aave, clearing the path for the DeFi protocol’s recovery...
South Korea Ordains Robot Monk Ahead of Buddha’s Birthday
In brief A Unitree Robotics G1 humanoid named Gabi was formally initiated as a monk at Seoul’s Jogyesa Temple on Wednesday. The Jogye Order adapted...
South Korea confirms 22% crypto tax starting January 2027: Report
South Korea’s Finance Ministry has confirmed that a long-delayed tax on crypto gains will take effect as scheduled in January 2027. Moon Kyung-ho, director of...
Upbit adds B3 Korean won pair as Base token gains Korea access
South Korean crypto exchange Upbit has added B3 to its Korean won market, giving local traders direct access to the Base-linked token. Summary Upbit opened...
Aave court motion rejects North Korea ETH claim
Aave court motion filed today in New York asks a federal judge to unfreeze $71 million in ETH. Summary Aave LLC filed an emergency motion...
North Korea denies crypto hacks, Upbit’s bank tests Ripple: Asia Express
Everything that happened in crypto news in Asia over the past seven days: Asia Express. In this issue North Korea denies cybercrime claims amid crypto...