Hackers Stole Over $2.7B In Crypto In 2025, Data Shows

Crypto hacks surged to a record $2.7B in 2025—led by a $1.4B Bybit breach linked to North Korean hackers.
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Hackers Stole Over $2.7B In Crypto In 2025, Data Shows
Crypto Hacks Hit Record $2.7B in 2025—Worst Year Ever for Digital Asset Theft In 2025, cybercriminals stole a staggering $2.7 billion in cryptocurrency , marking the worst year on record for digital asset theft, according to leading blockchain analytics firms. The surge was driven largely by a single, historic breach: the $1.4 billion hack of Dubai-based exchange Bybit , allegedly orchestrated by North Korean state-backed hackers. For investors, developers, and everyday users, this raises urgent questions about platform security, regulatory oversight, and the evolving tactics of the world’s most dangerous cyber syndicates. Credit: alexsl / Getty Images Bybit Breach Becomes Largest Crypto Heist in History The Bybit hack didn’t just top 2025’s loss charts—it shattered all previous records. At approximately $1.4 billion , the theft eclipses even the infamous 2022 Ronin Network ($624 million) and Poly Network ($611 million) breaches. Blockchain forensics firms Chainalysis and TRM Labs, along wit…