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FBI Accuses North Korean Hackers In $620M Crypto Heist From Ronin Network

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has accused two hacking groups believed to be operated by the North Korean government of being responsible for a $620 million cryptocurrency heist.

What Happened: The FBI charges are aimed against two North Korean-based hacker entities, Lazarus Group and APT38, in regard to a March 29 theft from Ronin Network, which supports the blockchain game Axie infinity. The hackers reportedly vacuumed up 173,600 Ethererum (CRYPTO: ETH) and 25.5 million USDC (CRYPTO: USDC).

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