Binance Hack: North Korea Launders Stolen Loot via Memecoins
Self-trading memecoins gave stolen NEAR a false profit trail, but the controlled volume left evidence that could complicate North Korea's attempt to move $6.3B in hack proceeds.
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Self-trading memecoins gave stolen NEAR a false profit trail, but the controlled volume left evidence that could complicate North Korea's attempt to move $6.3B in hack proceeds.
The Supreme People's Procuratorate is signalling that privacy tools, not just proceeds, will be treated as evidence of intent, a doctrinal shift Chinese courts are likely to follow.
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