Over $2.1 Billion Lost in H1 2025

PANews reported significant cryptocurrency losses totaling $2.1 billion in the first half of 2025, largely from infrastructure vulnerabilities, with North Korea-linked hacker groups accounting for 70% of these breaches.

Cybersecurity threats have heightened with substantial attacks in H1 2025. TRM Labs warns of critical global crypto security gaps.

North Korean Hackers Account for 70% of $2.1B Breaches

TRM Labs reports more than $2.1 billion in losses due to cryptocurrency hacks in H1 2025, marking a significant financial hit to the industry. North Korea-related hacker groups exploited crypto infrastructure, mainly focusing on vulnerabilities such as private key theft and social engineering.

The exposure of serious system vulnerabilities has caused industry leaders to examine their security frameworks. TRM Labs encourages adopting multi-factor authentication and increased cross-border collaboration among stakeholders to counter these threats efficiently.

“The industry… can’t keep treating security like an afterthought, not when billions are on the line… calling for more proactive coordination between crypto platforms, law enforcement, and intelligence agencies.” — TRM Labs, 2025 Crypto Crime Report

Calls for Stronger Security Post-Historic Bybit $1.5B Breach

Did you know? According to TRM Labs, North Korea-linked hackers accounted for 70% of the stolen funds, emphasizing their consistent presence in cryptocurrency exploits.

According to CoinMarketCap, Ethereum (ETH) recorded varied price movements in recent months. As of June 27, 2025, ETH trades at $2,445.89, with a market cap of $295.26 billion. The trading volume experienced a 14.23% drop over 24 hours, alongside a 4.22% price decline over a week.

The Coincu research team suggests significant financial losses may motivate regulatory agencies to introduce more stringent security policies. Technological improvements, focusing on secure coding and front-end protection, are seen as necessary steps to minimize such losses.