Crypto losses to crime surge to $1.9 B in first half of 2022: Chainalysis

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Crypto losses to crime surge to $1.9 B in first half of 2022: Chainalysis
Losses arising from cryptocurrency hacks jumped nearly 60 percent in the first seven months of the year to $1.9 billion, propelled by a surge in funds stolen from decentralised finance (DeFi) protocols, according to a blog post from blockchain analysis firm Chainalysis released on Tuesday. In ...

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