Crypto's worst six months and Bitcoin minor revenues slide.

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Has crypto experienced its worst six months yet?

Crypto investors lost more than $2.1 billion to hacks and exploits in the first

half of 2025, marking the worst six-month period on record for crypto security and an indication

of some nation states intensifying their cyber campaigns in the crypto space. That's all according

to a report by TRM Labs. Researchers say North Korean linked groups are responsible for $1.6 billion or 70% of all stolen funds this year.

Earlier this year, Bybit was hacked for $1.5 billion, the largest crypto theft in history.

The attack is believed to have been carried out by North Korea.

Bitcoin minor revenues have slid to their lowest levels in two months, but there's still no sign of forced selling, even as profitability falls.

Daily mining revenue dropped to $34 million on June 22nd.

The week is since April, and among the lowest levels over the past year, according to CryptoQuant.

The drop comes as transaction fees decline and Bitcoin hovers near local lows,

reducing overall incentives for miners to stay online.

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