North Korea has reportedly stolen approximately $2.02 billion through cryptocurrency networks in 2025, marking a 51% increase from the previous year and setting a new record, according to Chainalysis' "Crypto Crime 2026" report. The total cumulative theft by North Korean hackers has now reached about $6.75 billion. The report highlights a shift in North Korean hacking strategies towards fewer but larger-scale attacks. In 2025, the three largest hacking incidents accounted for the majority of the year's losses. Targets have shifted back from DeFi platforms to centralized exchanges and core infrastructure, with a notable $1.5 billion exchange attack occurring in February. Additionally, North Korean hackers are employing more sophisticated money laundering techniques, with over 60% of the stolen funds being split into transactions under $500,000, often using a combination of social engineering and technical attacks.