Crypto Theft Tops $2 Billion in First Half of Year, Exceeding All of 2024

Hackers have stolen more than $2 billion in crypto during the first half of 2025, according to new data from crypto analysis firm Chainalysis, marking the worst year-to-date on record for crypto thefts. The blockchain analysis company said in a new report that the $2.17 billion stolen during the first half of 2025 has already surpassed the amount of crypto lost last year.