38 million USD bridged via Relay in 7 hours; DPRK suspected of ongoing transfers

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On-chain data from November 1 (UTC+8) shows $38 million moved through the RelayProtocol Bridge in seven hours, with DPRK suspected of ongoing transfers. Chain analyst Specter noted the activity circumvented Relay’s KYT system. DPRK could not have executed such rapid laundering via THORChain, making Relay the likely pathway. Crypto news outlets are highlighting the incident as a major on-chain event.

ME News reports that on November 1 (UTC+8), according to on-chain detective Specter, DPRK bridged $38 million via the RelayProtocol Bridge within seven hours and continues to do so. Specter noted that despite Relay’s claim of having enabled a KYT system, it failed to prevent these activities; DPRK could not have laundered this amount through THORChain in such a short time, and Relay has provided the pathway. (Source: ODAILY)

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