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What is the significance of North Korea's cryptocurrency theft in 2024, and what are its immediate global implications?

In 2024, North Korea stole $1.34 billion in cryptocurrency, significantly more than the $660 million stolen in 2023, making it the leading perpetrator of cryptocurrency theft globally. This funding is used to support the country's weapons programs, with the White House claiming that half of North Korea's missile program is financed by cyberattacks and cryptocurrency theft.