According to recent reports, an alarming 60% of stolen cryptocurrencies have been laundered into the pockets of North Korean hackers. As reported by [Goupsec](https://www.goupsec.com/news/18173.html) and [Chainalysis](https://www.chainalysis.com/blog/crypto-hacking-stolen-funds-2025/), this trend highlights the increasing sophistication of North Korean hacking groups and their ability to adapt to the ever-evolving landscape of cryptocurrency crime.
The graph above from [Telegram](https://cdn5.cdn-telegram.org/file/hPLkEJIuXntgkLwC0ufyhEG1kxh5fvXywWNfxIE80HOjvC1QVAJqqbbF1pft4dPjzoxqbgHzuEWbsXnQt4ujE23uwA54mkYf5Y5yDfvjLzeNpipBKHOiUU8D-mbrwLIxLJ6fcvr2GYPES160tJgeFPwKU57PV6udp5gjzp1tFwmaD2Hwzg1KOpyu5vluDVNAMZLsn8lf0tpdX9hvhQYw-illBcheRuK5TFrzBMBekEU4nXa92-KNMYHtuVwlz71iJe_E0TpIBgKRZ2kasoBjtZbLc9FPZk8USz6QphK81iTjE1OkdUhgw_XH_4z9lkyx6a22CYVBWTsaxkKOZGfElA.jpg) illustrates the alarming trend of stolen cryptocurrencies flowing into the hands of North Korean hackers.
This has severe implications for the global cryptocurrency market, as it highlights the potential for North Korea to use stolen funds to finance its illicit activities. It is essential for governments, regulatory bodies, and cryptocurrency exchanges to work together to combat this threat and ensure the integrity of the global cryptocurrency ecosystem.