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LuBian Hack Wallets Shift $1.83 Billion in Bitcoin to Four Addresses in Second Big Move This Month

The transfers prompted closer monitoring by analysts, with U.S. authorities on alert after a recent forfeiture filing targeting roughly $14.4 billion linked to an alleged fraud network.

Lubian wallets stir again with 15,959 bitcoin on the move
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Overview

  • On Oct. 22, trackers logged 15,959 BTC moved into four new addresses from wallets tied to the 2020 LuBian theft.
  • The split comprised two 4,999 BTC transfers plus moves of 3,424 BTC and 2,535 BTC, according to OnchainLens.
  • The shift follows an Oct. 15 transfer of 11,886 BTC, marking a second major movement in less than two weeks.
  • The broader case involves 127,426 BTC stolen from LuBian in December 2020, which Arkham attributes to weaknesses in the pool’s private‑key generation.
  • U.S. scrutiny has increased after a DOJ forfeiture filing seeking roughly $14.4 billion tied to an alleged international fraud network, as analysts watch for exchange deposits or mixing.