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Blockchain security

$35 Million in Crypto Drained in 15 Minutes: How Exchange Hacks Are Evolving and How to Prevent Them

Earlier this year, one of the largest crypto exchanges in South Korea detected abnormal withdrawal activity from one of its…

Blockchain security

Quantum Computing and Cryptocurrency: Preparing for the Next Security Revolution

TL;DR Google’s recent quantum computing breakthrough brings quantum threats closer to reality, but we’re still five to 15 years away…

Blockchain security

Hexagate’s Wallet Compromise Detection Kit: Purpose-Built to Stop the Next Big Hack

Web3 attackers are getting more creative, and the number of hacks affecting exchanges and other financial institutions is increasing. In…

Blockchain security

Chainalysis Hexagate Now Supports Plasma with Real-time Smart Contract Security Detection

We’re excited to share that Chainalysis Hexagate now supports the Plasma ecosystem, bringing real-time smart contract security solutions to builders…

Blockchain security

The Security Risks of Stablecoins: How Hackers Exploit Centralized and Decentralized Issuers

TL;DR Stablecoins are critical to crypto markets, but come with distinct security risks depending on how they are issued and…

Blockchain security

The Importance of Blockchain Security and How to Prevent Threats Before They Strike

TL;DR Illicit cryptocurrency addresses received approximately $40.9 billion in 2024, highlighting the urgent need for stronger blockchain security. Key threats…

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Blockchain security

Chainalysis Adds Real-Time Fraud and Hack Prevention, and Enhances Its Investigations and Compliance Offerings

TL;DR To address the growth in AI-driven scams, hacks, and the growing complexity of illicit actors’ on-chain obfuscation tactics, Chainalysis…