Crypto mixer that has helped North Korea to launder a portion of stolen crypto has been sanctioned by the U.S. government
Blender.io , the mixer in question, was being utilized by North Korea in order to commit cybercrimes., U.S. authorities revealed last month that Lazarus Group, a notorious hacking organization tied to North Korea's intelligence agency, was responsible for hijacking Axie Infinity's Ronin Bridge and stealing roughly $620 million worth of cryptocurrencies.Brian E.
U.S. citizens and those who reside within the U.S. are prohibited from interacting with the sanctioned service, meaning that they cannot provide any funds, goods or services.
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