ChainCatcher message, Chainalysis' latest report reveals astonishing changes in the trend of stolen cryptocurrency. The total value of stolen cryptocurrency skyrocketed by 21% this year, reaching $2.2 billion, with over half related to North Korean hacker groups. In 2024, these hackers stole $1.34 billion in 47 cases, accounting for 61% of the total stolen amount. In contrast, in 2023, they stole $660.5 million in 20 cases, and in 2022, it was $400 million, showing a significant increase in their involvement.

The report notes that from January to July this year, cryptocurrency hacking incidents were frequent, with stolen amounts exceeding $1.58 billion, a year-on-year increase of 84.4%. However, this trend has noticeably slowed down after July, possibly due to geopolitical factors. Chainalysis analysis suggests that the alliance between North Korea and Russia has led to a decrease in hacking activities, with the amount of cryptocurrency assets stolen by North Korea dropping by 53.73% since the summit in June. This indicates that North Korea may be adjusting its cybercrime strategy.