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🥷North Korea Becomes a Top-5 Bitcoin Holder After Bybit Hack
According to Arkham Intelligence, Lazarus Group converted the stolen Bybit funds into Bitcoin, now controlling 13,518 BTC ($1.12B). The group, linked to North Korea, has made the country one of the largest Bitcoin holders, surpassing El Salvador and Bhutan. The FBI confirmed Lazarus’ involvement in the $1.5B Bybit hack, further spotlighting North Korea’s growing presence in crypto.