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Crypto Exec Sentenced to Prison for Leak to North Korean Agent

A South Korean crypto exchange CEO was recently sentenced to four years in prison. The conviction stemmed from an alleged scheme where he received funds from a suspected North Korean agent and attempted to leak sensitive military secrets to them. This case underscores the growing need for tighter regulation of cryptocurrency, especially its use in illicit activities that threaten national security.

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