Prnewswire Bybit Sues North Korea Over $1.5 Billion Crypto Theft
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- •Bybit's lawsuit targets North Korea and the Lazarus Group for a $1.5 billion hack.
- •The court has issued a preliminary injunction to freeze identified stolen assets.
- •Bybit has recovered $48.4 million and frozen another $30.5 million from the theft.
Bybit has filed a civil lawsuit against North Korea, its Reconnaissance General Bureau, and the Lazarus Group, accusing them of orchestrating a $1.5 billion hack in February 2025. The lawsuit, filed in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, aims to recover stolen assets and has secured a preliminary injunction to freeze identified funds. The hack, described as one of the largest in history, involved the theft of over 400,000 Ethereum tokens through a compromised cold wallet. Bybit has recovered approximately $48.4 million and frozen another $30.5 million across various exchanges. The legal action represents a significant step in holding state-sponsored cybercriminals accountable and restoring trust in the cryptocurrency industry. Bybit's CEO emphasized the importance of protecting users and recovering stolen assets. The case highlights the challenges of tracing and recovering stolen cryptocurrencies, as much of the funds have already been laundered.
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