Hackers have stolen a record amount of crypto assets on a large scale, with thefts in the first half of the year already surpassing last year's total.

ZkSnarker · 2025-12-29T09:20:13+00:00

In the first half of this year, cases of cryptocurrency asset theft linked to national-level hacker organizations occurred frequently, with the stolen amount reaching $2.17 billion, setting a record. Hackers' methods continue to evolve; attacks are not only targeting exchanges but also infiltrating supply chains, making fund transfer processes more complex. Experts warn that full-chain risk control collaboration is necessary to ensure the safety and health of the entire ecosystem.

ZkSnarker

2025-12-29 09:20:13

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【CryptoWorld】Data shows that in the first half of this year, theft cases linked to national-level hacker organizations occurred frequently, with a total of $2.17 billion in crypto assets stolen in a single incident, breaking last year’s record. Among them, a leading exchange experienced a historic large-scale theft, with a single loss of $1.5 billion. This funds ultimately flowed into sensitive projects of a specific regime.

Worryingly, the methods used by these hackers are evolving rapidly. They not only target exchanges directly but also penetrate weak points in the supply chain by infiltrating third-party systems. More complexly, they utilize mixers and cross-chain bridging tools to hide funds, making tracking and freezing extremely difficult — this is no longer simple transfer and escape, but a highly professionalized money laundering system.

Industry experts’ warnings are clear: relying solely on the defense of a single exchange or institution is far from enough. A full-chain risk control collaboration is needed — from unified auditing standards for exchanges, to transaction monitoring by wallet providers, to risk identification in DeFi protocols, forming a joint defense. This is not only a security issue but also crucial for the long-term health of the entire ecosystem.

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LidoStakeAddict

· 7h ago

2.17 billion dollars? Are they really treating the ecosystem as an ATM?

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NightAirdropper

· 7h ago

$2.17 billion? Oh my, that's only half a year. Hackers are getting more and more skilled. --- The entire supply chain has been infiltrated. The firewalls of exchanges are practically useless. --- Full-chain risk control? Easy to say. How many exchanges can truly achieve it? --- A state-level hacker organization has taken action. This is probably beyond what we can defend against. --- It's the same old story. In the end, users still foot the bill, and their wallets are getting emptier. --- Hackers' techniques are evolving. Are our defenses regressing? --- $2.17 billion—was that the total theft amount last year? That's exaggerated, but also painfully real. --- The process of fund transfer is becoming more complex. Basically, it's black eating black, making money laundering even harder. --- Risk control collaboration? In the Web3 community, no one trusts each other. This suggestion is probably just empty talk.

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FallingLeaf

· 7h ago

2.17 billion USD... This is freaking outrageous, we really need to go self-custody, brothers.

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zkProofInThePudding

· 7h ago

2.17 billion? Oh my god, this number is even higher than the entire last year. My wallet is trembling. --- The supply chain has been infiltrated. This is really no joke. --- A national-level hacker organization has taken action. Our defenses are simply not enough. --- Full-chain risk control collaboration... To put it simply, everyone wants to pass the buck. --- Fund transfers are becoming more complex, hackers are upgrading their skills, and this arms race never ends. --- $2.17 billion is gone, and it feels like the entire ecosystem is a bit unsafe. --- No matter how much exchanges try to defend, there are always leaks. The supply chain is too hard to manage. --- I want to ask if anyone has really been hacked, and how they recovered. --- These days, working on on-chain projects requires a lot of caution. Hackers are really clever. --- Wait, where did this data come from? Is there that much?

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RetailTherapist

· 7h ago

21.7 billion is this all? It feels like it could be even more exaggerated... --- The supply chain has been infiltrated, I knew relying solely on exchange security is simply not enough --- National-level hackers are really ruthless, we retail investors need to learn more protection knowledge --- Full-chain risk control sounds good, but I'm worried that the implementation might be compromised again --- Once these numbers come out, there will probably be a wave of people cutting losses and fleeing😅 --- Increased complexity of fund transfers is actually more dangerous for small investors; at least big players have someone watching over them --- Can you imagine? In just half a year, surpassing last year's total... when will it end? --- I just want to know where the stolen coins ended up later? --- If the ecosystem isn't secure, how can our wallets really be safe?

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ProxyCollector

· 7h ago

2.17 billion USD has been stolen by state-level hackers. What’s the point of playing anymore?

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GrayscaleArbitrageur

· 7h ago

$2.17 billion, how many people are going bankrupt... --- The supply chain has been infiltrated, who can we trust as small retail investors? --- Another nation-state hacker, it feels unstoppable, brothers. --- Are exchanges, wallets, and DEXs all unsafe? Then how do we play? --- We've been talking about full-chain risk control for years, does it really work, brother? --- Every time I see this kind of news, I think of Luna from two years ago... --- Funds transfer has become more complicated, hacker technology is really getting more advanced. --- In the first half of the year, it already surpassed the whole of last year; this growth rate is a bit exaggerated. --- I just want to know which exchanges are the safest. Any experts to point me in the right direction? --- The ecosystem needs collaboration, but right now everyone is acting independently.

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