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Crypto hacks drained $1.5b from industry in 2024 — and 2025/26 is already worse

Strategic Analysis // Ian Gross

"Persistent security vulnerabilities, particularly within CeFi, represent a systemic risk that impedes institutional adoption and capital inflows by undermining trust and increasing operational costs. This ongoing capital drain and market structure instability necessitate enhanced due diligence and regulatory clarity around custodial solutions, impacting risk-adjusted returns and long-term asset allocation strategies."

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Crypto hacks drained $1.5b from industry in 2024 — and 2025/26 is already worse

The Big Coin Report Take

Another year, another billion-dollar tally for crypto's security lapses. Apparently, 2024's $1.5 billion in stolen funds was just a warm-up act, with next year already shaping up to be even more "exciting." Business as usual, then.

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