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MarketPublished by KAS Watch · November 13, 2026

DOJ targets $1.2B in stolen crypto amid North Korea crackdown

Federal authorities announced the seizure of infrastructure linked to the FaceStealer scheme, which was used to steal up to $400 million in crypto assets. This action is part of a broader U.S. crackdown on stolen cryptocurrency associated with North Korea.

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Regulatory enforcement actions against major illicit crypto holdings can influence overall market sentiment and compliance trends. Any potential relevance to Kaspa remains indirect and must be assessed solely through broader market dynamics.

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