North Korean Crypto Hackers Stole $2.1B in 2025, 60% of All Losses: CertiK

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CertiK, Chainalysis and Elliptic all say DPRK‑linked hackers stole about 60% of 2025’s $3.4B crypto theft, including an estimated $2.02B taken by North Korean groups. Blockchain security firm CertiK says North Korean state-linked hacking groups were responsible for roughly 60%…

North Korea-linked hackers stole about $2.06 billion of the $3.4 billion lost in crypto hacks in 2025 and are moving from phishing to physical infiltration, CertiK’s new report finds.

The post North Korean Crypto Hackers Stole $2.1B in 2025, 60% of All Losses: CertiK appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. In brief North Korea-linked hackers were responsible for 60% of all crypto theft losses in 2025, totaling $2.06 billion in attributed losses, according to CertiK. State-sponsored groups have evolved from opportunistic exploits to coordinated campaigns targeting DeFi protocols. Over 86% of stolen funds in one major case was laundered within a month through DEXs and cross-chain bridges. North Korean hackers have stolen $6.75 billion in cryptocurrency across 263 incidents since 2016, establishing state-sponsored theft as the dominant threat to decentralized finance, according to a new report by blockchain security firm CertiK. The Web3 security firm’s Skynet analysis documents how DPRK-linked groups have transformed from opportunistic attackers into the primary force in crypto crime, responsible for some 60% of all theft losses in 2025 alone, amounting to $2.06 billion.

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CertiK says digital asset regulation has shifted into an enforceable phase across major markets. AML compliance, stablecoin reserves and smart contract audits are now becoming core requirements for crypto firms. CertiK’s latest global report lands with a fairly blunt message: crypto regulation is no longer a waiting game. It is here, it is enforceable, and [...]