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Two weeks prior, North Korea’s cybercriminal network Lazarus Group maintained a stash of 7,813 BTC—then worth $856 million. Since that point, the group has liquidated approximately 1,938 BTC, shedding more than $212 million in value. As a result of this reduction, El Salvador now outranks Pyongyang, claiming the title of the fourth-largest sovereign bitcoin holder. … Read more
After the Royal Government of Bhutan quietly rearranged portions of its bitcoin holdings—holding 7,486 BTC on May 2—some 4,576 BTC has since returned to its reserves, bringing the kingdom’s total stash to 12,062 BTC ten days later. Meanwhile, North Korea’s Lazarus Group has been actively trimming its holdings, falling below Bhutan in the hierarchy of … Read more
North Korean cyber operatives reportedly established two fake U.S. businesses using false identities to bypass Treasury sanctions and target cryptocurrency developers with malware. Hackers Target Unsuspecting Job Applicants North Korean cyber operatives reportedly set up two fraudulent businesses in the United States, evading Treasury sanctions to infect cryptocurrency developers with malware. The entities, Blocknovas LLC … Read more
Kenny Li, co-founder of Manta Network, recently raised alarms about the modus operandi of Lazarus, the North Korean hacking collective, and its use of Zoom. Li reported that he was targeted by a known contact using a Zoom-like app that requested access to his camera. Lazarus Is on the Move: Zoom Calls Used to Target … Read more
Ben Zhou, co-founder and CEO of Bybit, has released an executive summary detailing the status of hacked funds totaling approximately $1.4 billion, or around 500,000 ETH. According to Zhou, 68.57% of these funds remain traceable, while 27.59% have gone dark, and 3.84% have been frozen. The untraceable funds primarily flowed into mixers before being transferred … Read more
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
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
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
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-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