Crypto-related theft reached a new record in 2025. According to a recent report by PeckShield, total losses last year exceeded $4.04 billion, up roughly 34% from $3.01 billion in 2024. This surge was driven by weaknesses in centralized systems and more aggressive social engineering campaigns.
As per the report, theft patterns shifted toward fewer, larger incidents rather than a high number of small attacks. Crypto hacks accounted for $2.67 billion in losses, a 24% increase from 2024. During this time, scams totaled $1.37 billion, up by more than 64% year over year.
#PeckShieldAlert 2025 has witnessed a record-breaking year for crypto-related theft, driven primarily by systemic vulnerabilities in centralized infrastructure and a strategic shift toward targeted social engineering.
The total loss in 2025 exceeded $4.04B, reflecting a ~34.2%… pic.twitter.com/PRlGDPOLH1
— PeckShieldAlert (@PeckShieldAlert) January 13, 2026
PeckShield revealed that only about $334.9 millio
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