Crypto Theft Surges Past $2 Billion in First Half of 2025

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Cryptocurrency theft has reached an unprecedented scale in 2025. According to industry data, more than $2.17 billion was stolen in the first six months of the year alone, and the trend shows no signs of slowing.

In September 2025 alone, 20 crypto-related attacks resulted in $127 million in reported losses. Security experts warn that the days of small-time rug pulls are over; the biggest threats now come from sophisticated, nation-state–backed hacking groups targeting exchanges and infrastructure providers worldwide.

Analysts are urging governments and crypto companies to view security as a matter of national security, not just an operational risk.

[Rimon Khan]

The first half of 2025 shattered all previous records, showing that crypto theft has become both industrialized and globalized. Attackers now treat blockchain exploits like high-frequency trades — fast, calculated, and devastating.

[EmTeam]

With $2.17 billion stolen in just six months, crypto crime has evolved into an ecosystem of its own. It’s no longer about isolated hacks but coordinated campaigns targeting every layer of digital finance.