U.S. Sanctions North Korean Bankers Over Crypto Laundering Tied to Cyberattacks

The United States government has imposed sanctions on several North Korean bankers due to their involvement in laundering cryptocurrency, which is directly linked to a series of cyberattacks aimed at stealing funds and sensitive information from various entities around the world. These actions are part of a broader strategy to combat illicit financial activities that support North Korea's nuclear and missile programs, as well as to hold accountable those individuals who facilitate the regime's efforts to evade international sanctions through digital means. source: https://www.coindesk.com/business/2025/11/04/u-s-sanctions-north-korean-bankers-over-crypto-laundering-tied-to-cyberattacks