North Korea's Kim Yo Jong stated that denuclearization is a finalized agenda and Western countries' continued discussion shows a lack of understanding of reality.
Blockchain security firm Chainalysis has signed an MOU with the Korean National Police Agency to enhance crypto crime investigations, including those linked to North Korea. The partnership will provide training and tools to combat illicit fund flows.
Chinese President Xi Jinping reaffirms China's unwavering support for North Korea and its leader Kim Jong-un during a two-day visit to Pyongyang, emphasizing unchanging commitment to their traditional friendship and mutual interests.
Kim Jong Un inspected several DPRK military industry enterprises, reviewing production plans, noting enthusiasm and shortcomings, and setting goals for modernization and specific ammunition production.
The move follows two nine-figure exploits of DeFi protocols Drift and KelpDAO in April, as DPRK hackers shift to social engineering tactics.
Gerstein Harrow has filed similar cases in the past, arguing its clients have a claim to funds stolen by the DPRK and frozen by crypto firms.
Vasily Nebenzya pointed out that "the Council made a serious mistake by placing permanent sanctions on the DPRK, thereby paralyzing its own ability to act in accordance with the UN Charter"
Maria Zakharova added that Russia and the DPRK "share a common stance, confronting multiple challenges and threats while promoting a fairer, multipolar world order"
Russian Defense Minister Andrey Belousov awarded Orders of Courage to North Korean servicemen who demonstrated valor during the operation to liberate Russia's Kursk Region from Ukrainian forces. The ceremony in Pyongyang honored soldiers sent under a comprehensive partnership treaty signed in July 2024. North Korean Defense Minister No Kwang Chol thanked Russian counterparts for recognizing the soldiers' merits.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un commended the joint military efforts of Russia and North Korea in preventing the resurgence of Nazism during a museum opening ceremony in Pyongyang attended by high-ranking Russian officials.
Russian State Duma Speaker Vyacheslav Volodin met with Jo Yong Won, Chairman of the DPRK Supreme People's Assembly Presidium in Pyongyang, calling for expanded cooperation between Russian and Korean legislators. Volodin highlighted the dynamic development of Russia-DPRK relations thanks to leaders Putin and Kim Jong Un, and mentioned the 2024 Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Treaty. He invited Jo Yong Won to pay an official visit to Russia.
Kelp DAO lost $292 million in a hack linked to North Korean state-backed actors, marking the largest crypto exploit of 2025. The incident, involving a configuration failure in LayerZero's infrastructure, has reignited industry debates over centralized asset freezing.
In just under three weeks, cyber operatives linked to the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) have stolen more than $500 million from crypto DeFi platforms. This marks a drastic escalation in Pyongyang’s state-sponsored campaign to bankroll its weapons programs through cryptocurrency theft. Drift and KelpDAO drive North Korea's over $500 million DeFi exploits Notably, […] The post North Korea hit crypto for $500M+ this month — and the $6.75 billion threat is not over yet appeared first on CryptoSlate.
