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Why would the US President give favorable treatment to N Korea? Is it just that Trump has another of his "special relationships" with KJU? Even given they arm Iran? Maybe follow the money. In 2026, 64% of crypto hacks, over $2b, were done by NK. www.nbcnews.com/tech/crypto/...

nbcnews.comNorth Korea stole billions in crypto in 2025, new research saysThe report from Chainalysis comes as crypto theft has surged worldwide.

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Brian Elliott

@elliottsf.com

18 Aug

North Korea is 74% of hacks through April 2026, already over $570M www.trmlabs.com/resources/bl...

trmlabs.comNorth Korea Stole 76% of All Crypto Hack Value in 2026 — With Just Two Attacks | TRM LabsNorth Korea stole USD 577M in just two crypto hacks in 2026 — Drift Protocol and KelpDAO — accounting for 76% of all hack losses through April.

Brian Elliott

@elliottsf.com

18 Aug

Being clear, I know jack sh*t about crypto and how it works, any way in which the NK crypto is turned into liquid assets, nor whether or how they'd be tied to Trump. Whose $1.4b in crypto gains are tied in part to World Liberty, which he's trying to turn into a bank. www.cbsnews.com/news/trump-f...

cbsnews.comTrump family crypto business World Liberty gets preliminary approval to establish a bankThe plan has sparked criticism from Democrats, who argue that granting bank status to a business affiliated with the Trump family poses a conflict of interest.