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North Korea’s Lazarus Group has stolen $11.87 billion in crypto, equal to 45% of the country’s GDP

Crypto Briefing·November 2, 2026·1 min read
North Korea’s Lazarus Group has stolen $11.87 billion in crypto, equal to 45% of the country’s GDP

North Korea's Lazarus Group has stolen $11.87 billion in crypto, equivalent to 45% of the country's GDP. The thefts highlight cybercrime's growing role in state revenue, posing risks to global financial stability and security as the group continues to target crypto platforms.

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