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North Korean Hackers Steal $500M in Crypto in Two Weeks

North Korean hackers stole $500M in crypto in two weeks, targeting Kelp DAO and Drift. Learn how Coinbase and other exchanges must bolster security to prevent future breaches.

This news matters because it reveals a new, highly organized level of threat to decentralized finance, potentially undermining trust in the entire crypto ecosystem. For everyday crypto holders, it means their assets may be at greater risk if platforms fail to implement robust security measures. For companies, it underscores the urgent need for investment in cybersecurity to prevent catastrophic losses. The scale and speed of these attacks could also accelerate regulatory actions, shaping the future of DeFi and digital asset protection.