The seizure targets funds linked to hacks involving major platforms such as Deribit and Stake.com
On October 4, 2024, the United States filed legal action to seize over $2.67 million in stolen digital assets. This action is part of a broader effort to counter the Lazarus Group, a North Korean hacking group responsible for stealing a staggering $879 million through various cyber attacks.
The biggest hack involved Tokyo-based DMM Bitcoin, which lost 4,500 Bitcoin worth over $300 million
Crystal Intelligence, a Dublin-based crypto compliance firm, reports around 785 instances of various crypto hacks and exploits since 2011