How much money has been lost from cryptocurrency hacks?

Losses arising from cryptocurrency hacks jumped nearly 60% in the first seven months of the year to $1.9 billion, propelled by a surge in funds stolen from decentralised finance (DeFi) protocols, according to a blog post from blockchain analysis firm Chainalysis released on Tuesday.

What is Chainalysis's new crypto asset recovery program?

The news follows the recent U.S. government seizure of more than 69,000 BTC worth over $1 billion on November 3. Blockchain surveillance firm Chainalysis announced the launch of a new program that caters to recovering, storing, and selling crypto assets that have been seized by law enforcement officials.

What is cryptoanalysis and how does it work?

Cryptoanalysis is the study of making unreadable, secret information readable again especially when you are not supposed have access to it. Cryptocurrency is an electronic money created with technology controlling its creation and protecting transactions, while hiding the identities of its users.

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