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How much cryptocurrency was stolen in the first 7 months?

A staggering $1.9 billion worth of cryptocurrency was stolen in hacks of various services in the first seven months of this year, marking a 60% increase from the same period in the year prior, according to a report released Tuesday from blockchain analysis firm Chainalysis.

How much money did the Justice Department steal from criminals?

In addition to seizing over $1 billion in funds that criminals had stolen, the Justice Department said it had charged over 3,000 defendants across the country.

Why did North Korea steal $1 billion from Defi?

An estimated $1 billion has been stolen from DeFi protocols by North Korea-affiliated hackers so far this year, according to the Chainalysis report. These thefts are thought to be part of a broader strategy to help bring in revenue for the North Korean regime as it has largely been cut off from the world.

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