Bybit Seeks Damages in Lawsuit Against North Korea, Lazarus Group

2026-08-12

Cryptocurrency exchange Bybit has filed a lawsuit seeking damages exceeding $1.5 billion from North Korea and the Lazarus Group for a significant hack. The exchange has also secured a preliminary injunction to freeze stolen assets.

Source: CoinDesk

Reported by VERA Newswire.

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