Lazarus Group Moves $7.74M in BTC Amid Crypto Hack Epidemic

The North Korea-linked hacking group Lazarus has moved 121.5 BTC worth around $7.74 million to two unidentified wallet addresses, drawing attention once again to concerns over crypto laundering.

Blockchain tracking platforms Arkham Intelligence and Lookonchain flagged the transfer, which took place roughly an hour before it was detected. The funds originated from a wallet associated with the Lazarus Group, according to Lookonchain.

Security experts believe that the movement is worth monitoring closely given the group's long history of laundering stolen crypto.

The transaction comes as cybersecurity reports show that the first half of 2026 became the worst six-month period ever for crypto hacks. The Lazarus Group accounted for nearly 55% of total losses, stealing approximately $609 million in the first half of 2026.