According to @MistTrack_io, multiple DPRK-linked hacker addresses have consolidated funds into 0x62159A534A7dB1c7938c25FFA57dd8FDb778332d, creating a clear on-chain focal point to track subsequent movements, source: @MistTrack_io. @MistTrack_io also reports that the hot wallet of eXch, which was sanctioned and shut down by law enforcement in May, sent part of its funds to the same address, source: @MistTrack_io. For trading and risk monitoring, this alert provides a specific destination address that market participants can add to watchlists for real-time flow tracking, source: @MistTrack_io.

According to PeckShieldAlert, the first half of 2025 has become the worst six-month period on record for crypto security, with over $2.1 billion stolen across 75 incidents. A TRM Labs report highlights that this figure surpasses the previous H1 high from 2022 by 10%. Alarmingly, North Korean-linked groups are reportedly responsible for $1.6 billion, or 70% of all stolen funds. This surge is heavily influenced by the historic $1.5 billion Bybit hack in February, attributed to North Korea, which has skewed the average hack size to $30 million. The report also notes a significant shift in attack vectors, with over 80% of losses stemming from infrastructure-level breaches like private key thefts, which are proving ten times more lucrative than traditional DeFi smart contract exploits. This trend underscores a critical security risk for traders, emphasizing the vulnerability of centralized platforms and the growing threat of nation-state cyber campaigns impacting the market.