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Study: Crypto Losses 28% Lower in May; Attackers Primarily Targeting Defi Platforms
2.6.2024
In May, cybercriminals were less successful in their attacks on decentralized platforms, resulting in losses attributed to hacks and fraud incidents amounting to approximately $52.4 million. During the same period last year, digital assets worth $59.3 million were lost to similar attacks. Gala...
Defi Platforms Lose More Than $336 Million in Digital Funds in Q1 of 2024, Study Finds
1.4.2024
In the first quarter of 2024, more than $336 million in digital assets were stolen from decentralized finance platforms across 61 incidents of hacking and fraud. During this period, criminals made off with digital assets valued at $144.48 million in two major hacking incidents. In contrast...
Study: Criminals Target Defi Platforms, Steal More Than $67 Million in February Alone
9.3.2024
In February alone, criminals stole digital funds worth over $67 million from decentralized finance (defi) platforms. The latest Immunefi data shows that hacking attacks accounted for more than $65 million, or 97% of the month’s losses. The Ethereum blockchain suffered the most individual...
ZK Proofs Enable Defi Platforms to Meet Regulatory Requirements Without Compromising User Data, Says Ex-FCA Regulator
16.2.2024
Diana Tlupova, Head of Compliance at Nexera ID, has argued players in the decentralized finance (defi) space can stay ahead of regulators who might want to impose stringent Know-Your-Customer (KYC) rules by using zero-knowledge (zk) proofs to authenticate user credentials. Tlupova contends that,...
Polygon Labs Execs Outline Regulatory Framework to Combat Illicit Activity in Defi
31.1.2024
A paper prepared by two Polygon Labs executives and a former Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) director presents a framework to combat illicit activity in decentralized finance (defi) markets. The document proposes three different classes for defi platforms, including platforms...
Securities Regulators’ Association Calls for the Identification of Individuals Who Exercise Control Over Defi Platforms
27.12.2023
The International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) has urged regulators seeking to understand decentralized finance (defi) arrangements to identify individuals who “exercise control or sufficient influence at the enterprise level.” The identification of such individuals...
Aerodrome and Velodrome DeFi platforms experience front-end hacks
29.11.2023
The DeFi platforms Velodrome and Aerodrome took to social media to warn users that the front-ends for both platforms were under attack from malicious actors
The Leading 5 Defi Categories Overseeing Billions: An October 2023 Snapshot
2.10.2023
As of October 1, 2023, $39.50 billion is nestled within decentralized finance (defi) platforms. Let’s dive into the top five categories, spotlighting the diverse array of defi protocols, the count of these applications, and the wealth they encompass. A Look at 5 Defi Categories Commanding...
‘FTX Drainer’ Resurfaces: Moves $8M ETH to Defi Platforms
30.9.2023
Per onchain evidence, the culprit dubbed the “FTX drainer” shifted 5,000 ethereum valued at approximately $8 million, gauged by today’s exchange rates. This marked the first movement of the funds in nearly a year, with the malefactor channeling the ether into the decentralized...
CFTC Cracks Down on 3 Defi Platforms for Offering Illegal Derivatives
9.9.2023
The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has issued orders against the operators of three decentralized finance (defi) protocols. The regulator accused them of committing various violations of commodity laws including illegal trading of digital asset derivatives. U.S. Commodities...
Liquid Staking Defi Platforms Now Secure Over 10 Million Ethereum Worth Close to $20B
2.7.2023
Based on recent data, over ten million ethereum is now secured within liquid staking derivatives platforms, with a valuation close to $20 billion at current exchange rates. Two leading liquid staking decentralized finance (defi) protocols, Lido Finance, and Rocket Pool, experienced 30-day growth...
How DeFi platforms leverage Blockchain technologies to achieve enhanced security & liquidity?
25.4.2023
The Blockchain industry boasts several niches where projects and businesses develop solutions for various use cases. One of these niches is decentralized finance (DeFi), which has emerged as an alternative to traditional financial services. What is Decentralized Finance (DeFi)? Decentralized...
7 DeFi protocol hacks in Feb sees $21 million in funds pilfered: DefiLlama
6.3.2023
DeFi platforms lost over $21 million to hackers throughout February, according to data released by DeFi project aggregator DefiLlama
DeFi platforms can comply with regulations without compromising privacy — Web3 exec
16.2.2023
Zero knowledge proofs, DIDs, and more could help DeFi protocols maintain regulatory compliance without exposing their users
DeFi Platforms Need to Beef Up Security, Former Prosecutor Says
29.12.2022
Ari Redbord, currently TRM Labs head of legal and government affairs, says cracking down on hacks in crypto will require hardening cyber defenses
DeFi platforms see profits amid FTX collapse and CEX exodus: Finance Redefined
18.11.2022
The bears were in control for the second week after FTX collapse, leading to a market-wide dismal performance including top 100 DeFi tokens
DeFi platforms see profits amid FTX collapse and CEX exodus
16.11.2022
On-chain data flashed positive for DEXs and an increase in protocol revenue, even as markets corrected due to FTX’s insolvency
Degens borrowing ETH to get fork tokens create headaches for DeFi platforms
7.9.2022
Aave has halted ETH lending until the Merge has gone through, while Compound Finance has opted to cap the number of loans and introduce a “jump” interest rate model
FBI Warns About Decentralized Finance Exploits and the Losses Associated With Them
31.8.2022
The United States Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has issued a public service announcement about exploits attackers have recently used to steal cryptocurrency from investors that put money on decentralized finance (defi) platforms. The organization also advised crypto investors to do their...
FBI Asks DeFi Platforms to Increase Security Measures, Warns Crypto Investors Against Vulnerabilities
30.8.2022
The warning comes after a slew of DeFi hacks this year, which has led to investors losing billions of dollars worth of crypto