The Latest Breaking News from Chainalysis

In charts: October biggest month ever for crypto hackers;$3 billion stolen in 2022 already

NEW DELHI: October emerged as the biggest month ever for crypto hacking activities as over $718 million has been stolen from decentralized finance protocols so far this month, according to data analysed by blockchain specialist Chainalaysis.

The Times of India · Oct 13, 2022

Plunging pound could be lifting UK crypto growth

The UK ranks 17th globally for crypto adoption, up four places from 2021

Evening Standard · Sep 14, 2022

£1.6 billion in cryptocurrency stolen as hackers exploit coding flaws

North Korea-affiliated groups are thought to be behind many of the hacking attempts

Evening Standard · Aug 16, 2022

How Bitcoin Crash Could Hurt Kim Jong-Un's Weapons Tests

A plunge in the prices of cryptocurrencies has dwindled the value of digital coins stolen by North Korean hackers, potentially denting a key source of funding Kim Jong-Un would require to fund his ambitious weapons programs.

Benzinga · Jun 29, 2022

Crypto crash threatens North Korea's stolen funds as it ramps up weapons tests

The nosedive in cryptocurrency markets has wiped out millions of dollars in funds stolen by North Korean hackers, four digital investigators say, threatening a key source of funding for the sanctions-stricken country and its weapons programmes.

Reuters · Jun 29, 2022

Here Are The Women Leading The Journey Toward Web3

Influencer, entrepreneur, speaker, and prominent NFT advocate, Gary “Vee” Vaynerchuk, is making good on his promises to holders of his VeeFriends NFTs with VeeCon 2022 — a conference “around Web3 and Culture” that kicks off next week in Minneapolis.

Benzinga · May 13, 2022

NFTs: the great rush may be over – but are they in actual decline?

Jack Dorsey’s first tweet sold for $2.9m in 2021 then could not get past $14,000 at auction last month. But some projects have thrived

The Guardian - UK · May 6, 2022

£30 billion spent on NFTs already this year as investment set to surpass 2021 total

Investment into NFTs is on track to surpass last year’s total despite declining hype and attention in the digital assets.

Evening Standard · May 5, 2022

Crypto-crimewave forces police online to pursue ill-gotten assets

Scams relating to digital ‘coins’ are growing – but data reveals authorities are making record seizures of assets too

The Guardian - UK · Apr 30, 2022

North Korea, NFTs and a hit video game: inside a $500m cryptocurrency theft

Another high-profile hack has raised more questions about the vulnerabilities of the blockchain

The Guardian - US · Apr 16, 2022