Penpie protocol exploited, suffers $27M loss
Cryptocurrency hacks have stolen $1.21 billion in funds so far in 2024, a 15.5% increase from 2023.
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Cryptocurrency hacks have stolen $1.21 billion in funds so far in 2024, a 15.5% increase from 2023.
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