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U.S. seizes $1.2 billion in cryptocurrency stolen from Binance
Friday, November 13, 2026
The U.S. Department of Justice announced the seizure of $1.2 billion in cryptocurrency that was stolen from Binance. The DOJ stated the funds were connected to North Korea's efforts to obtain money through cryptocurrency theft. The seizure represents one of the largest cryptocurrency asset recoveries by U.S. authorities to date.
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