Cryptocurrency thefts exceed $3.4 billion in 2025: new challenges for cybersecurity

22.12.2025

Cryptocurrency thefts will reach a record $3.4 billion in 2025, surpassing the $3.3 billion stolen last year. This data confirms the continued vulnerability of digital assets and the growing pressure on marketers to ensure cybersecurity.According to the latest reports, hacks of decentralized financial (DeFi) platforms and crypto exchanges caused the most damage, accounting for more than 60% of all losses. The largest incidents included sophisticated attacks on smart contracts and phishing schemes targeting users and project administrators.Experts note that despite the development of defense technologies, attackers continue to improve their attack methods by exploiting vulnerabilities in software and lack of user awareness. In response to growing threats, major exchanges and DeFi projects are strengthening automated monitoring of suspicious transactions and introducing multi-level authentication.International regulators are also calling for closer cooperation between public and private entities to prevent theft and recover stolen assets. With the growth of the digital economy, cybersecurity issues are becoming key to user confidence and the sustainability of the cryptocurrency market.