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ZachXBT Posed as a Client to Infiltrate Chinese Syndicate Laundering Bybit Hack Funds

The Defiant·October 5, 2026·1 min read
ZachXBT Posed as a Client to Infiltrate Chinese Syndicate Laundering Bybit Hack Funds

Blockchain investigator ZachXBT infiltrated a Chinese syndicate laundering Bybit hack funds by posing as a client. He fronted 349,700 USDC and lost 5% on every order to a broker who revealed in advance where North Korea's stolen funds were heading next.

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