Q1 of 2025 turned out to be an intense and complex period for the cryptocurrency market, heavily marked by international events, cyberattacks, and regulatory developments. Recent months have indeed highlighted — once again — how sensitive the world of cryptocurrencies is to global political and economic dynamics, leading to tangible consequences for investors and industry operators.
Cybercrime grows in the cryptocurrency market: over 1.78 billion stolen during Q1 2025
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One of the most alarming aspects of the quarter was the exponential increase in cryptocurrency-related thefts, with a total of over $1.78 billion stolen in targeted attacks. Of these, $1.4 billion were drained in the attack involving Bybit alone.
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These episodes have affected all major digital assets and contributed to generating a widespread loss of confidence in the sector. Authorities and industry experts are now questioning the effectiveness of…
