North Korea-linked hackers stole $2.02B in crypto in 2025 as attacks declined

According to Chainalysis, North Korea-linked hackers stole $2.02 billion in cryptocurrency in 2025, lifting their cumulative haul to $6.75 billion. The report finds that even as the number of attacks fell, DPRK groups shifted to fewer, larger and more strategic heists, supported by faster laundering cycles and growing threats to institutions and retail wallets.