Global Ledger Reports $3 Billion Lost in 2025 Crypto Hacks

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Swiss blockchain analytics firm Global Ledger reports a significant $3 billion loss in crypto hacks in the first half of 2025. The majority of these attacks targeted centralized exchanges, indicating substantial security weaknesses. The report by Global Ledger shows the systemic vulnerabilities of centralized exchanges like Binance and Coinbase in handling anti-money laundering defenses. This marks a shift from past crypto theft patterns.

The impact of these breaches has been severe on both individual users and the larger crypto market, causing significant financial losses. Affected assets include major cryptocurrencies like ETH and BNB. The failure of AML controls was highlighted by the rapid laundering of stolen funds, with 23% laundered before public disclosure, heightening calls for improved security measures.

The report highlights that $3.01 billion was lost in crypto hacks during H1 2025, primarily affecting centralized exchanges (CEXs), and emphasizes the pressing need for enhanced anti-money laundering (AML) defenses.

The lack of direct quotes or statements from industry leaders has led to concerns over transparency. No reaction has been provided by CEX executives or major industry figures following Global Ledger’s findings. Failure in recovery efforts, with only a meager 4.2% of stolen funds retrieved, underscores the need for enhanced technological defenses and regulatory frameworks to protect against future crypto hacks.

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