North Korean Crypto Hacks Hit $2.17B in 2025, Breaking Records

North Korean Crypto Hacks Hit $2.17B in 2025, Breaking Records

North Korean Crypto Hacks Break Record with $2.17 Billion Stolen in 2025 Crypto investors and analysts alike are reeling from a shocking mid-year revelation— north korean crypto hacks have already surpassed $2.17 billion in stolen digital assets during the first half of 2025. According to new data from blockchain intelligence firm Chainalysis, this figure not only eclipses last year’s total losses but also marks the highest year-to-date crypto theft on record. At the center of this dramatic spike lies the Bybit breach, a staggering $1.4 billion heist linked to North Korean state-sponsored hackers. With cryptocurrency platforms under siege and geopolitical tensions rising, the question on everyone’s mind is simple: how are these attacks evolving, and what can be done to stop them? Image Credits:Chung Sung-Jun / Getty Images Bybit Breach Sparks Surge in North Korean Crypto Hacks The biggest contributor to this year’s record-setting crypto theft is the devastating attack on crypto exchange By…