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BTC North Korea's cyber hacker gang transfers millions of dollars in bitcoin
The notorious Lazarus Group with links to North Korea has once again attracted attention by transferring US$7.74 million worth of bitcoins to new digital addresses. This trend was disclosed by the well-known blockchain intelligence agency Arkham, which shows that the gang continues to transfer illegal cryptocurrencies through complex virtual paths.
Why have recent transactions attracted attention?
The transfer occurred on July 30, when Bitcoin was transferred from an address known to be related to the Lazarus Group to an unknown Bitcoin address, which immediately attracted the attention of the blockchain community. This behavior is in line with the gang's consistent method: dispersing and concealing the source of assets through a large number of small transactions. Arkham's tracking revealed complex patterns, discovering a total of 625 similar transactions linked to the Lazarus network. It is worth noting that there is no evidence that these latest assets have been transferred to traditional exchanges, but the newly generated BC1q address continues to be used to increase the difficulty of tracking.
Are money laundering methods escalating?
Indeed, Lazarus Group has adopted advanced technologies such as frequent address changes and the use of cross-chain technology to mask the flow of cryptocurrencies. Chain experts observed that the gang always avoided using dormant accounts and that its asset transfers were more like a systematic money-laundering strategy than preparations to cash out immediately. The Lazarus Group, also known as the "Hidden Cobra", is considered one of the most serious cyber threats to the digital asset space, accused of stealing digital currency to help North Korea evade international sanctions and fund national projects.
The financial community has learned that as of 2026, continued North Korean cyberattacks have resulted in the theft of nearly $577 million in digital assets. These included two major breaches: the theft of $285 million from Drift Protocol and $292 million from the KelpDAO Bridge, which accounted for a significant proportion of total cryptocurrency losses. To this end, traders and large investors are turning to advanced management platforms such as CryptoAppsy. The platform gathers real-time asset data and provides personalized reminders to help users understand emerging risks and digital asset innovations in a timely manner, while seamlessly integrating multi-currency investment portfolios.
Can the new bill curb online theft?
At the same time, U.S. lawmakers are discussing the CLARITY Act, which aims to strengthen regulation of digital currencies. If passed, the bill would extend anti-money laundering regulations to cryptocurrency exchanges and other decentralized financial entities, authorizing them to freeze suspicious transactions for 180 days, potentially hindering illegal money laundering activities. However, the bill faces obstacles in the Senate over privacy and sanctions issues, although it has passed the House and made progress in the Senate Banking Committee. The ongoing debate will continue to shape the future enforcement landscape of digital assets.
