Chainalysis: North Korean hackers stole a record $2 billion of crypto in 2025, Chainalysis says

North Korea-linked hackers drove a record year for crypto thefts, favoring rare but massive attacks on centralized services, led by Bybit’s $1.4 billion breach.\nWhat to know : North Korean hackers stole at least $2 billion in 2025, up 51% from the year before, pushing their all-time haul to $6.75 billion. The hackers were behind 76% of service-level hacks, reflecting a shift toward fewer, larger breaches. Laundering patterns show heavy use of Chinese-language brokers, bridges and mixers, with a typical 45-day cash-out window.