Crypto Heists Hit Record High: $2.02B Stolen in 2025 Despite Fewer Attacks

A striking paradox emerged in the digital asset security landscape this year—fewer hacking incidents, yet substantially larger losses. State-sponsored actors and sophisticated threat groups stole $2.02 billion in cryptocurrency throughout 2025, marking a 51% year-over-year surge.

The numbers tell an intriguing story. Attack frequency declined, but individual breach impacts skyrocketed. Behind this shift lies a troubling reality: threat actors are becoming more precise and dangerous. Nation-state level sophistication is rapidly advancing, with fewer, more targeted strikes yielding catastrophic results.

Exchanges, protocols, and custodians face an evolving threat model. It's no longer about the quantity of attacks—it's about the quality and coordination of adversaries. The crypto ecosystem needs to recalibrate its defense strategies accordingly.