Chainalysis
North Korea-Linked Hackers Steal Record $2B in 2025, Chainalysis Says
Chainalysis reports North Korea–linked groups stole roughly $2 billion in crypto in 2025, continuing a shift toward fewer but larger attacks. The pattern echoes 2024’s $1.4 billion Bybit breach and increases pressure on exchanges and regulators.
Published at 2025-12-18 13:15:25
North Korea's Cryptocurrency Heists: A Record $1.34 Billion in 2024
In 2024, North Korean groups have reportedly stolen a staggering $1.34 billion through crypto hacks, marking an unprecedented peak in their operations. This amount is more than double the previous year’s figures and constitutes two-thirds of global hacks, according to Chainalysis. Notably, the heist of 4,500 bitcoins from DMM Bitcoin stands out, valued at $305 million. However, their activities showed a decline in the latter half of the year, attributed to increased cooperation with Russia.
Published at 2025-05-04 20:06:51