North Korean launderers moved $430,000 in NEAR via 6 meme coins after Binance hack, says Elliptic

Blockchain analytics firm Elliptic reported that North Korean-linked launderers created six meme coins on the NEAR blockchain to move funds stolen from the recent Binance hack. Each token was launched for about $90 and served as a tool for disguising the origins of the cryptocurrency. Elliptic identified that the six tokens—named FUK, OLCCL, MEILI, MMLI, DABI, and SINU—were set up using a public token creation tool at a cost of roughly 25 NEAR per coin. The tokens were decorated with cartoon-style artwork, including images like a monkey with a pink bow and a duck in front of the American flag. One token featured Elon Musk beneath a banner reading “Elon 2028 President,” though Elliptic confirmed there is no connection between Musk and these coins.

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