Crypto hacks: $12.8 billion stolen by North Korea since 2017, including $7.4 billion in 2026

North Korea-linked hackers have stolen $12.8 billion in cryptocurrency since 2017, including $7.4 billion in 2026 alone, according to Cryptoast. The tally is dominated by a record-setting hack of exchange Binance, estimated at $6.36 billion, which single-handedly inflates the 2026 attack totals. North Korean actors account for roughly 85% of all funds stolen in this period, underscoring their outsized role in crypto-related cybercrime. The figures highlight persistent security and sanctions-evasion risks across centralized exchanges and the broader digital-asset market. Watch for updates on the Binance breach's final loss assessment, potential fund tracing and laundering of the stolen assets, and any regulatory or exchange responses.