North Korea-linked hacks account for most crypto losses in 2026
BROBROK News · Based on reporting by DiarioBitcoin ·
Chainalysis says suspected North Korea-linked attacks represent nearly 89% of reported crypto hack losses so far in 2026. The firm estimates total reported losses at $22.34 billion since 2021, with $13.24 billion tied to those attacks.
Key points
- The DPRK-linked share reportedly rose from 15% in 2021 to nearly 89% in 2026.
- Average loss per incident tied to North Korea increased from $50.65 million to $185.65 million.
- Chainalysis attributes $13.24 billion of reported losses since 2021 to suspected DPRK-linked activity.
- TRM Labs also places North Korea behind most crypto thefts this year, though its figures differ.
- Large incidents involving Binance and Bitget helped push up the annual totals.
Why it matters
A small number of large breaches can heavily skew annual loss statistics in crypto. The figures underline how attribution, incident size and recovery methods matter for exchanges and users alike.
Original headline: “Corea del Norte concentraría casi el 89% de las pérdidas por hackeos cripto en 2026”
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