Losses from Crypto Hacks Jumped to $2.2 Billion in 2024: Chainalysis
Funds stolen by hacking cryptocurrency platforms surged 21 percent from a year ago to $2.2 billion (roughly Rs. 18,710) in 2024, a report from blockchain analysis firm Chainalysis showed on Thursday. The hacking amount exceeded $1 billion (roughly Rs. 8,502 crore) for the fourth straight year and the number of incidents rose to 303 from 282 in 2023, it said. Hackers had stolen $1.8 billion (roughly Rs. 15,302…