A South Korean crypto exchange operator has been sentenced to four years in prison for leaking military secrets to North Korean hackers in exchange for 14 Bitcoin, valued at approximately $480,000. The operator was found to have acted as a double agent, trading sensitive information for cryptocurrency. The incident highlights concerns regarding the use of cryptocurrency in espionage activities, particularly given its borderless nature. In a separate case, a former professional soccer player was arrested for laundering 1 trillion KRW (approximately $693 million) through illegal gambling sites, marking a significant crackdown on cybercrime in South Korea.