Funds stolen by hacking cryptocurrency platforms surged 21% from a year ago to $2.2 billion in 2024, with the hacking amount exceeding $1 billion for the fourth straight year. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2024/12/20/tech/crypto-hacks-losses-jump-report/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #business #tech #bitcoin #cryptocurrencies #theft #northkorea #dmmbitcoin
Losses from crypto hacks jump to $2.2 billion in 2024, report finds

The rise in crypto heists comes as bitcoin jumped 140% this year to surpass the $100,000 mark.

The Japan Times