According to a report by CertiK, over $2.47 billion in cryptocurrency was stolen through hacks in the first half of 2025, significantly impacting the market.
Scale of Cryptocurrency Theft
A new report from CertiK reveals that over $2.47 billion in crypto assets were stolen in the first half of 2025. The largest incident involved Bybit, losing $1.5 billion in a single attack.
Impact on Ethereum and Exchanges
Key market players, including Ethereum, faced rising threats. A loss of $1.7 billion from wallet compromises heightened public concerns regarding security. Accusations from analysts like ZachXBT towards companies like Crypto.com underline the need for transparency.
Need for Enhanced Security
Attack patterns continue to evolve. Ronghui Gu, co-founder of CertiK, stated, "As long as there’s a weak point or some vulnerabilities out there, sooner or later they will be discovered by these attackers. It's an endless war." The necessity for improved corporate accountability and defensive strategies to tackle evolving cyber threats is under discussion.
The situation in the cryptocurrency sector demands a more serious approach to security. The evolution of attack patterns requires companies to actively implement new technologies and strategies to counter threats.
