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Are Cryptocurrencies Secure? Yes and No – Here’s Why

What explains the simultaneous security and vulnerability of digital assets, and what can advisors do to help their clients who may be at risk?

By Christopher Robbins

Oct 14, 2021 at 12:50 p.m. UTC

Oct 14, 2021

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DOJ to Launch National Crypto Enforcement Team: Report

U.S. Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco unveiled the initiative during a virtual speech at the Aspen Cyber Summit on Wednesday.

By Cheyenne Ligon

Oct 6, 2021 at 4:50 p.m. UTC

Oct 6, 2021

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Chainalysis Acquires Cybercrime Investigations Firm Excygent

The deal marks Chainalysis’ first acquisition and follows a $100 million funding round in June.

By Brandy Betz

Oct 5, 2021 at 2:38 p.m. UTC

Oct 5, 2021

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Cream to Return Stolen Funds Using Protocol Fees

The protocol said in excess of $33.5 million in ether and AMP was taken in the hack.

By Eliza Gkritsi

Sep 1, 2021 at 9:06 a.m. UTC

Sep 1, 2021

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DeFi Protocol Cream Finance Hacked for Second Time This Year

The attacked drained just over $25 million of AMP tokens and ether.

By Eliza Gkritsi

Aug 30, 2021 at 8:08 a.m. UTC

Aug 30, 2021

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Fighting the Trillion-Dollar Cybercrime Industry With ‘Blockchain Thinking’

As society moves increasingly online, so do the kinds of risks that businesses face. With cybercrime growing exponentially and businesses liabilities expanding as they accumulate giant honeypots of sensitive user data, this week’s Money Reimagined explores a new approach toward risk, one fueled by a blockchain mindset.

By Michael J. Casey Sheila Warren

Jun 18, 2021 at 4:47 p.m. UTC

Jun 18, 2021

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