Crypto · November 4, 2026
ZachXBT identifies French bank as alleged victim of $133M crypto theft
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The investigator noted that the funds appear to have been moved from crypto exchange accounts. While the bank has not officially confirmed the exploitation, Crypto.com has confirmed that it blocked a portion of the funds linked to the suspicious activity. ZachXBT also indicated a high degree of confidence that the perpetrator is not linked to the North Korean Lazarus Group.
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- CointelegraphCrypto trade press
ZachXBT identifies French bank as alleged victim of $133M crypto theft
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French bank Crédit Mutuel Arkéa exploited for over $133 million, ZachXBT says
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ZachXBT names French bank Crédit Mutuel Arkéa as suspected victim of $133 million crypto theft
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ZachXBT Names French Bank Crédit Mutuel Arkéa as Alleged Victim of $133M Crypto Theft
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Hype check
How the hype check worksConfirmed · 1
Backed by filings, on-chain data, official statements or several independent publishers.
- Crypto.com blocked funds linked to the theft (Crypto.com)
Claimed · 0
Said by a company, project or person; not yet independently confirmed.
- None identified.
Speculation · 1
Price talk, forecasts or unnamed sources, quoted as someone else's view.
- The attacker is not associated with North Korea's Lazarus Group (ZachXBT)
Reported by multiple outlets
- ZachXBT identified Crédit Mutuel Arkéa as the alleged victim of a crypto theft
- The bank has not officially confirmed the incident
Reported by only some outlets
- Crypto.com confirmed it blocked funds linked to the theft
- The attacker is likely not associated with the Lazarus Group
- The funds originated from crypto exchange accounts
Industry-friendly coverage frames it as…
emphasize the role of independent blockchain investigators in identifying major institutional exploits and highlight the scale of the financial loss
Skeptical / consumer coverage frames it as…
point to the lack of official confirmation from the bank and the preliminary nature of investigator claims
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