The FBI has accused North Kor#CryptoNews acking groups, including the Lazarus Group, of stealing $1.5 billion worth of Ethereum from Dubai-based crypto exchange Bybit. This theft, the largest in cryptocurrency history, involved malware-infected trading applications and has raised concerns about the security of digital assets. The stolen funds are reportedly being converted into Bitcoin and other virtual currencies, potentially to fund North Korea's nuclear weapons program. Bybit has confirmed the sophisticated attack and is offering a $140 million reward for information leading to the recovery of the assets.
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