Crypto Hackers Have Stolen $1.9 Billion So Far in 2022, Says Chainalysis

Crypto Hackers Have Stolen $1.9 Billion So Far in 2022, Says Chainalysis
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Around $1.9 billion worth of digital tokens were stolen by hackers since the beginning of the year through July, according to blockchain analysis firm Chainalysis.

This is up 58 percent from the same time last year, as decentralized cryptocurrency DeFi protocols have become increasingly vulnerable to cyberattacks.

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Bryan S. Jung is a native and resident of New York City with a background in politics and the legal industry. He graduated from Binghamton University.
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