Crypto Crime Wave: $2.8 Billion Stolen in 2025, Hackers Get Creative with Kidnappings & Coercion💵🧐

Crypto theft is on the rise, and it's getting crazy.

According to Chainalysis, a blockchain analysis firm, over $2.8 billion worth of crypto has been stolen so far this year, with $2.17 billion coming from crypto services.

This already surpasses the $1.87 billion stolen in all of 2024.

The biggest heist of the year was the $1.5 billion hack on Dubai crypto exchange Bybit, linked to North Korean hackers.

But what's even more alarming is the increase in physical attacks on individual crypto holders and their families.

There have been some terrifying cases of kidnapping and coercion, with attackers demanding ransom and even cutting off fingers.

It's clear that crypto crime is evolving, and we need to stay vigilant.

Eric Jardine from Chainalysis says it's all about adoption and price appreciation.

As more people get into crypto, there's more to steal, and with prices going up, the stakes are higher.

Let's stay safe out there, fam.

We need to prioritize security and be aware of the risks.

Stay informed, stay secure, and let's navigate this wild crypto world together💪

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