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.