Bybit Sues North Korea Over Reported $1.5 Billion Crypto Hack, Gains Asset Freeze

Bybit has filed a lawsuit against North Korea, alleging its involvement in a $1.5 billion cryptocurrency hack and securing a court-ordered asset freeze, according to Gulf News.

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Published Tuesday 11 August 2026 at 8:40 am AEST 2 min read

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