Bybit Hack Linked to North Korea’s Lazarus Group Exceeds 2024 Theft Totals

Cryptocurrency thefts have surged in 2025, with over $2.17 billion stolen in the first half, driven by the Bybit hack and a rise in personal wallet attacks.

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Chainalysis reports that cryptocurrency services have experienced over $2.17 billion in thefts in 2025, significantly surpassing 2024 totals. North Korea's $1.5 billion hack of Bybit accounts for the majority of losses. If trends continue, total thefts may exceed $4 billion by year-end, with personal wallet thefts increasing to 23.35% of all incidents.

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