Bybit Secures US Asset Freeze in $1.5B Lazarus Hack Lawsuit

Bybit secured a U.S. court preliminary injunction to freeze assets tied to the $1.46–1.5 billion Lazarus hack, as reported by CryptoSlate on Aug. 8, 2026. The legal action aims to recover funds stolen in the massive security breach. The injunction represents a significant step in the exchange's efforts to combat the hack's aftermath.