North Korea's Crypto Heists Hit Record $3.4 Billion in 2025

In 2025, North Korea's hacking operations stole a record $2.02 billion in cryptocurrency, mainly to fund its military programs, with total stolen crypto reaching around $6.75 billion. The country's hackers, linked to the government, have become the most prolific in the world, exploiting vulnerabilities in crypto exchanges and laundering funds through sophisticated operations, despite international sanctions and security measures.