North Korean hackers net $2B in 2025 crypto thefts, including $1.5B at Bybit

According to Coincu, North Korean‑linked hacking groups stole over $2 billion in cryptocurrencies in 2025, with a February breach at Bybit allegedly contributing up to $1.5 billion. Analysts cited in the article say tactics increasingly involve social engineering and insider access, and total thefts since 2016 are reported at $6.7 billion.