Report: Cryptocurrency theft losses are expected to reach $4 billion in 2025, wallet attacks surge, robberies also rise significantly

Odaily Planet Daily News Chainalysis reported that crypto theft in the first half of 2025 has reached 2.17 billion US dollars, exceeding the whole year of 2024, and the annual loss is expected to reach 4 billion US dollars. Wallet attacks in Eastern Europe and the Middle East have surged, and physical violent robberies have also increased significantly. The report pointed out that the proportion of personal wallet attacks has risen to 23%, and hackers have more frequently used social engineering methods, malware and deep fake videos to steal assets. (TheBlock)