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G7 leaders have called for a global push to stop North Korea’s cryptocurrency theft network, elevating digital asset crime as an international security concern. In a statement from the 2026 G7 Summit in Évian-les-Bains, France, the leaders said, We reiterate the need to jointly address North Korea’s cryptocurrency thefts and cybercrimes. The mention linked crypto theft to broader Indo-Pacific stability concerns, alongside warnings about North Korea’s nuclear and missile programs. State-linked hacking groups like Lazarus are believed to have stolen billions from exchanges and DeFi platforms, with proceeds reportedly funding weapons programs and sanctions evasion. The statement included one direct reference to crypto theft but reaffirmed support for complete denuclearization and resolution of abductions. The G7 also focused on Ukraine aid, a U.S.-Iran nuclear deal, and energy diversification. Governments may increase scrutiny on exchanges, mixers, and cross-chain transfers.

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