Bybit Sues North Korea and Lazarus Group Over $1.5 Billion Hack
Cryptocurrency exchange Bybit has filed a lawsuit against North Korea and the Lazarus Group, securing a preliminary injunction to freeze stolen assets.
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Marcus Webb · Crypto Desk · 14 Aug 2026 · 1 Min. Lesezeit
Cryptocurrency exchange Bybit has initiated legal action against the state of North Korea and the Lazarus Group following a massive $1.5 billion security breach.
Alongside the lawsuit, the exchange has successfully secured a preliminary injunction to freeze the stolen digital assets.
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