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Noord-Koreaanse hackers hebben in 2025 een recordbedrag van 2 miljard dollar aan crypto gestolen, meldt Chainalysis
Hackers gelinkt aan Noord-Korea zorgden voor een recordjaar in cryptodiefstallen, waarbij zij de voorkeur gaven aan zeldzame maar omvangrijke aanvallen op gecentraliseerde diensten, met als koploper de inbreuk op Bybit van $1,4 miljard.
Bitcoin en Stablecoins Domineren terwijl India en de V.S. Bovenaan de Crypto Adoptie Index 2025 Staan
USDT en USDC blijven wereldwijd de leiding nemen in stablecoin-stromen, maar EURC en PYUSD groeien snel naarmate institutionele rails zich uitbreiden
Door DPRK-verbonden hacks mogelijk recordjaar voor crypto-diefstallen, zegt Chainalysis
Hackers hebben dit jaar al $2,17 miljard gestolen van cryptobedrijven, meer dan het totaalbedrag dat in heel 2024 werd verduisterd — en het is pas juli.
Latin America's Crypto Surge: A Battle Against Inflation
According to Chainalysis, Latin America is the second fastest growing region when it comes to crypto adoption with a year over year growth rate of over 42%. This comes as countries in the region continue with their long battle against inflation. CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie presents the "Chart of the Day."
'Pig Butchering' Scams Average More Than $4.5K Per Payment: Chainalysis
Chainalysis warns crypto traders and investors in a new report that the so-called pig butchering scam remains an extremely dangerous threat. Pig butchering scams grew significantly in 2023, more than doubling revenue year-over-year. According to Chainalysis, an average payment in a pig butchering scam could go as high as $4,593, and many victims likely make multiple payments to an individual scam address. CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie presents the "Chart of the Day."
Trump's Odds of Victory Hit All-Time High on Polymarket After Shooting; Alexey Pertsev Denied Bail
"CoinDesk Daily" host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the biggest headlines in the crypto industry today, as Polymarket's probability for former president Donald Trump to retake the White House jumped to an all-time high on Saturday after he was injured from a shooting at a Pennsylvania rally. Plus, Tornado Cash developer Alexey Pertsev was denied bail by a Dutch court on Friday, and Chainalysis releases a new report on money-laundering.
Why Scammers Are Turning to Cryptocurrencies
According to data from Chainalysis, the amount of crypto stolen by impersonators and tax authority scams was an estimated $24 million in 2023. The firm estimates that the total amount stolen is nearly $17 million for 2024 as of April. CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie presents "The Chart of the Day."
Ransomware Payments Reached $1.1B in 2023: Chainalysis
A report from Chainalysis shows that ransomware payments hit a record high of $1.1 billion last year despite the decline in ransomware volume seen in 2022. CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie presents "The Chart of the Day."
Crypto Crime: Illicit Activity Represents Under 0.5% of On-Chain Activity in 2023
In its latest report, on-chain analytics firm, Chainalysis says that the total dollar amount of cryptocurrencies received by illicit addresses was down in 2023. $24.2B was received by illicit addresses representing sanctioned entities, scams, and more. CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie presents "The Chart of the Day."
Crypto Crimes Report: Why Targeted Approval Phishing Scams Are Growing
According to Chainalysis, targeted approval phishing scams saw tremendous growth over the last two years, with at least $374 million suspected stolen in 2023. CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie breaks down "The Chart of the Day."
