G7 to Address North Korea’s Crypto Heists in Upcoming Summit
World leaders at the G7 summit in Alberta will confront North Korea’s escalating involvement in cryptocurrency thefts and cyberattacks. While conflicts in Gaza and Ukraine dominate headlines, closed-door discussions will focus on Pyongyang’s digital asset exploits.
Planned countermeasures include enhanced cybersecurity protocols, tighter restrictions on North Korea-linked crypto transactions, and expanded sanctions against platforms facilitating money laundering. The regime’s hackers have significantly increased activity since 2022, with multiple high-profile attacks already recorded this year.