From 13,332 to 9,400 Bitcoin in 27 Days: Lazarus Group Relocates 3,932 BTC

According to onchain analytics from Arkham Intelligence, in the past 27 days, North Korea’s hacking arm Lazarus Group, has orchestrated the transfer of 3,932 BTC, valued at $331.99 million. Even after dispatching such a considerable portion, the remaining cache still cements North Korea’s standing as the third-largest nation-state bitcoin holder. Lazarus Group’s 27-Day Exodus Over … Read more

The 48-Hour Crypto Shell Game: Lazarus Group Moves 109 BTC Under the World’s Nose

North Korea’s cybercrime collective Lazarus Group persists in transferring bitcoin to obscured wallets, with its reserves diminishing by 109 BTC ($9.1 million) over the past two days. The Sleight of Hand Behind Lazarus’ Bitcoin Vanishing Act Today’s activity recorded by Arkham Intelligence, reveals a deliberate effort to redistribute substantial amounts of bitcoin ( BTC). Since … Read more

North Korea’s Crypto Reserves Shift as Lazarus Group Adjusts Holdings

On Thursday, the infamous Lazarus Group, a cybercrime unit linked to North Korea, transferred approximately 61 BTC from its digital reserves. This activity leaves the collective with 13,441 BTC, equivalent to $1.15 billion, solidifying its position as a dominant force in state-backed cryptocurrency holdings. Lazarus Adjusts Stockpile, Retains North Korea’s Third-Place Government Ranking Four days … Read more

Is Kim Jong Stacking Sats? North Korea’s Bitcoin Haul Outranks El Salvador, Bhutan as US SBR Takes Shape

As the U.S. gears up to launch a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve (SBR), spurred by President Trump’s Executive Order, North Korea has slyly vaulted into the top three global holders of bitcoin. This shift comes amid suspicions that a hacking syndicate—suspected to be orchestrated by the North Korean government—has been funneling illicit gains into BTC, turning … Read more

North Korea’s Lazarus Group Moves 400 ETH to Tornado Cash Following $1.5B Bybit Hack

North Korea-linked Lazarus Group transferred 400 ETH (worth $750,000) to Tornado Cash on March 12, 2025, likely laundering proceeds from the record $1.5 billion Bybit hack, blockchain researchers report. ZachXBT: Tornado Cash Demix Exposes North Korea’s $3.1M PEPE Token Purchase The Lazarus Group, a North Korean state-sponsored hacking collective, transferred 400 ETH to privacy tool … Read more

Lazarus Group Completes ETH Laundering, Amassing 6,706 BTC in the Process

Blockchain analysis reports from Arkham Intelligence indicate that North Korea’s Lazarus Group has fully laundered the ethereum (ETH) proceeds from the Bybit breach, with a significant share of the assets now converted into bitcoin (BTC). From ETH to BTC: Lazarus Group Now Holds 6,706 Bitcoin Worth $591M Examining 57 separate accounts, the hackers behind the … Read more

Inside the $919M Crypto Labyrinth of the World’s Most Notorious Cyber Cartel

In the wake of the Bybit breach, the infamous cybercrime collective Lazarus Group—allegedly operating under North Korean state backing—has amassed cryptocurrency assets worth nearly $1 billion through exploits traced to over 70 flagged wallets. This analysis dissects the labyrinthine composition of the syndicate’s digital plunder. How Lazarus Moved 424,330 ETH Under Global Surveillance On Feb. … Read more

ZachXBT Exposes Lazarus Group’s Latest $3.1M Heist Draining a Tron User’s Wallet

North Korea’s Lazarus Group has been identified as the likely perpetrator of a $3.1 million cryptocurrency theft from a Tron user, according to onchain investigator ZachXBT, marking the latest exploit tied to the sanctioned hacking collective North Korean Hackers Suspected in $3.1M Exploit The Feb. 28, 2025, attack targeted an unnamed victim, with stolen funds … Read more

Bybit Exploit Loot in Motion: $497M in ETH Scattered Through Covert Transfers Over 4 Days

The latest data from blockchain tracking platforms reveals that the entity behind the Bybit exploit has relocated 230,645.05 ETH (valued at $497.4 million) across multiple transactions completed during a four-day window. This calculated redistribution of ether, executed with methodical precision, highlights both the scale of cryptographic wealth movement. Bybit Hackers Scatter Ether Stash Across Multiple … Read more

Thorchain Defenders Slam ‘FUD’ Over Alleged North Korea Hacker Ties

Supporters of the decentralized exchange Thorchain have pushed back against claims that the protocol is actively aiding North Korea-backed hackers attempting to cash out funds from the Bybit hack. FUD Allegations Reports that Thorchain, a decentralized exchange (DEX) platform, is refusing to block alleged North Korea-backed hackers from laundering ether (ETH) stolen from Bybit have … Read more