US DOJ Ramps Up Efforts to Crack Down on DeFi Hacks and Thefts
The US Department of Justice has taken notice of the concerning frequency of DeFi hacks. According to a recent report by the Financial Times, the DoJ has described these thefts and hacks as a "pretty significant issue."...
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According to a recent report by the Financial Times, the DoJ has described these thefts and hacks as a "pretty significant issue."
In addition to the hacks and exploits carried out by other bad actors, there have been instances where North Korean hackers have targeted DeFi platforms, resulting in the looting of billions of funds....
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