Crypto security: Crypto thefts in 2025 surpass $2.17 billion; India’s CoinDCX breach adds to global surge driven by ByBit mega heist

Cryptocurrency thefts have surged to $2.17 billion in the first half of 2025, surpassing 2024’s total, driven by a massive $1.5 billion ByBit exploit. This spike, detailed in a Chainalysis report, highlights growing vulnerabilities in digital asset platforms and the increasing sophistication of attacks. While CoinDCX recently experienced a $44.