Bitcoin.com News reports that North Korean launderers are utilizing disposable meme coins to obscure the $6.3 billion stolen from Binance. Elliptic identified these tactics across three blockchains, complicating tracing efforts. The use of cheap and repeatable methods adds layers of difficulty in tracking the stolen assets, particularly on platforms like Tron and Solana.
Based on the Bitcoin.com News report; not independently verified.
Source published: Mon, 09 Nov 2026 21:50:13 +0000
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