Crypto Crime Hits New Record: $2.17 B Stolen in H1 2025

🚨 Security Alarm: $2.17 B in Crypto Thefts So Far in 2025 🔓

Crypto crime is reaching record highs. According to Chainalysis, a staggering $2.17 billion has been stolen in the first half of 2025—already surpassing the total for all of 2024.

🔍 Breakdown of the thefts:

$1.5 B stolen in a single North Korea–linked hack on Bybit (the largest hack in crypto history, attributed to Lazarus Group).

A major additional breach at India’s CoinDCX (~$44 M) further fueled the spike.

Personal wallet hacks—including phishing, malware, and “wrench attacks” (physical coercion)—now account for over 23% of total losses.

🌐 Global impact & trends:

Theft volumes this year reached the H1 2025 $2 B mark 72 days faster than in 2022.

Victims span the globe, with hotspots including North America, Europe, Asia, MENA, and CSAO regions.

📈 What’s ahead:

If current trends persist, crypto service thefts could top $4 B by year-end.

✅ What This Means for You:

Security infrastructure is failing at scale—this isn’t just bad luck, it’s a structural threat.

Exchanges & protocols must audit rigorously, strengthen cold storage, and bolster insurance/backstop systems.

Individual holders need to upgrade personal wallet security—use hardware wallets, avoid phishing, and stay physically secure.

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