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Targeted by Thieves, IDR 35

Trillion Vanished from Wallets

Jakarta, CNBC Indonesia –Cryptocurrency theft is on the rise. So far this year, more than US$2.15 billion (IDR 35 trillion) has been stolen.

The report, from Chainalysis, also states that this year’s thefts are the largest compared to 2024. It is estimated that a total of US$4 billion (IDR 65.2 trillion) could be stolen if the trend continues, as reported on Friday (July 18, 2025).

The value of stolen assets has also increased 17% year-to-date from 2022, which was considered the worst year on record.

Meanwhile, Indonesia is one of the countries with a significant concentration of theft victims. The United States (US), Germany, Russia, Canada, Japan, and South Korea have also experienced a similar fate.

Cryptocurrency theft is on the rise. So far this year, more than US$2.15 billion (IDR 35 trillion) has been stolen.

The report, from Chainalysis, also stated that this year’s thefts were the largest compared to 2024. It is estimated that a total of US$4 billion (Rp 65.2 trillion) could be stolen if the trend continues, as reported on Friday (July 18, 2025).

The value of stolen assets also increased 17% year-to-date from 2022, which was considered the worst year on record.

Meanwhile, Indonesia is one of the countries with a significant concentration of theft victims. A similar fate has also been experienced by the United States (US), Germany, Russia, Canada, Japan, and South Korea.

SOURCE : CNBC INDONESIA