$71M in North Korean-hacked ETH moved to Aave but remains frozen by court order

A judge approved moving $71 million in Ethereum stolen by North Korean hackers onto the Aave DeFi platform, but the funds remain legally frozen amid ongoing terrorism claims. This unusual ruling allows the assets to be held on Aave while courts decide ownership, potentially setting a precedent for future crypto seizure cases involving decentralized finance. The frozen ETH cannot be used or withdrawn, keeping it secure but inactive until legal disputes resolve, which could take months. Regulators are closely watching, as this case highlights the growing intersection of DeFi and legal oversight.