Explore the latest in cryptocurrency as South Korea confirms North Korea's $42 million crypto theft, Russia enacts crypto-mining laws to counter sanctions, and the U.S. charges hackers targeting tech and crypto giants. Plus, Bitcoin prices soar past $97,000 amid optimism over Donald Trump's crypto plans. Discover the geopolitical, economic, and security implications of these developments in the digital currency world.Sources:https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/nation/2024/11/103_386807.htmlhttps://www.gisreportsonline.com/r/russia-crypto-mining/https://techcrunch.com/2024/11/20/us-charges-five-accused-of-multi-year-hacking-spree-targeting-tech-and-crypto-giants/https://www.livemint.com/market/cryptocurrency/bitcoin-prices-surpass-97-000-for-the-first-time-on-optimism-over-donald-trumps-crypto-plans-11732165790274.htmlOutline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:45) S. Korea confirms N. Korea stole $42 mil. worth of cryptocurrency in 2019(00:04:43) Russia's new crypto-mining laws challenge Western sanctions(00:07:48) US charges five accused of multi-year hacking spree targeting tech and crypto giants(00:11:30) Bitcoin prices surpass $97,000 for the first time on optimism over Donald Trump’s crypto plans