In what is a rather surprising global development, North Korea has reported surpassed El Salvador in total Bitcoin holding after the last $ 1.4 billion bybit hack. Really, Arkham Intelligence Reported that Lazarus Hacker Group currently holds 13,518 BTC, more than the governments of the Central American nation and Bhutan.
The Lazarus group completed $ 1.4 billion theft In February, and it has run the country’s Bitcoin holding. El Salvador currently has only 10,635 BTC, while Bhutan has more than 6,000 BTC. In fact, both countries have tried to integrate the leading Cryptocurrency into their economic activities as a nation.
North Korea BTC Holdings surpasses El Salvador & Bhutan after Bybit Attack
Although prices have not been favored, it denies that 2025 has been a massive year for the Cryptocurrency market. The United States has led its own review of its crypto politics. In addition, it has embraced the asset class and inspired similar measures all over the world.
Nevertheless, there are some countries that have long tried to integrate these assets into their financial infrastructure. Unfortunately, two of which have been surpassed by a nation that uses troublesome means. In fact, North Korea has passed both ELSALVADOR And Bhutan in Bitcoin Holdings after its $ 1.4 billion bybit hack.
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However, North Korea’s Lazarus group has given a remarkable upswing to the country’s holdings. Its attack on village bit was considered by many as the largest ever to take place on a Cryptocurrency exchange. In addition, it has been part of a growing trend. Last year, Lazarus conducted an attack on the Japanese DMM Bitcoin company and Stjal $ 308 million. In 2022, it attacked the Ronin network for $ 615 million.