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Chainalysis tracks North Korean crypto cash-outs through Garantex

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Chainalysis reports that cryptocurrency funds from North Korea were funneled through Garantex, highlighting the exchange's central role in a sanctions evasion network. The analysis indicates Garantex's transaction patterns align closely with known North Korean money laundering techniques. While the report details the flow of funds, it does not specify the total amount moved or Garantex's official response to the allegations.

Written with AI from the reporting · updated 10/29/2026

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Chainalysis traces North Korean crypto cash-outs through Garantex
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  1. 1Unclassified fact stationOct 29, 21:20single sourcereport-time onlyrevised

    Chainalysis traces North Korean crypto cash-outs through Gar

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    North Korean crypto cash-outs
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    Chainalysis traces North Korean crypto cash-outs through Garantex

    Report first recorded Oct 29, 21:20

    Chainalysis report links North Korean crypto cash-outs to Garantex, identifying the exchange as a key node in the laundering network. The analysis notes that Garantex's transaction patterns align with known North Korean laundering techniques.

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