North Korea linked to 89% of 2026 crypto hack losses, Chainalysis says
North Korea-linked hackers have accounted for nearly 89% of reported cryptocurrency hack losses in 2026, according to Chainalysis, as Pyongyang has dismissed international sanctions targeting its revenue and weapons programs.
Lawrence MondalCrypto.news · October 31, 2026 · 2d ago
Loss events reprice related tokens and counterparties first. Confirm what was taken, what was recovered, and whether a chain or a custodian is in scope.
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