Here’s what happened in crypto today

Need to know what happened in crypto today? Here is the latest news on daily trends and events impacting Bitcoin price, blockchain, DeFi, Web3 and crypto regulation.

Today in crypto, a joint advisory from the US, Germany, Japan and Australian authorities said North Korean hackers stole more than $10 million through fake crypto job offers; Anthropic selected Accenture to help evaluate its proposed AI slowdown framework and VanEck criticized Metaplanet’s executive compensation despite recent efforts to curb shareholder dilution.

North Korean hacking group WaterPlum stole at least $10.7 million by posing as recruiters for legitimate crypto and AI companies, attacking unsuspecting job seekers with malware. 

The group, also known as Contagious Interview, targets software developers and IT professionals worldwide, according to a joint advisory from Japan, Germany, Australia and the US. Authorities said the fake recruiters impersonated legitimate AI, cryptocurrency or non-fungible token (NFT) companies and also used recruiting services.

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