4. 🛡 Hack & Theft Losses Exceed $2.17B in H1 2025
In just the first half of 2025, crypto thefts exceeded $2.17B, already surpassing full-year losses in 2024. A standout is the ByBit mega‑heist, alongside the Indian CoinDCX breach.
What it shows
Exchange vulnerabilities remain a major target for hackers.
North Korean–linked groups accounted for the bulk of damage.
Visual: Cracked shield, exchange building icon with red alert, rising theft total.