Bybit sues North Korea and Lazarus Group over $1.5 billion hack, secures asset freeze

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Bybit is suing North Korea and the Lazarus Group for a $1.5 billion hack, securing a preliminary injunction that freezes the stolen assets. This move aims to prevent the hackers from accessing or transferring the funds. The asset freeze is a significant step in recovering the stolen funds, potentially impacting the North Korean regime's financial capabilities and cryptocurrency market stability.