šØ $2.5 Billion Vanished! 344 Crypto Hacks & Scams Rock H1 2025 šš
In just the first half of 2025, a jaw-dropping $2.5 billion has been lost across 344 crypto-related scams and hacksāa brutal reminder that even in a bullish market, security remains king. š
From DeFi protocol exploits to phishing attacks and rug pulls, no corner of Web3 was safe. One major attack aloneālinked to the Lazarus Groupādrained over $1.5B from a centralized platform. But this wave of theft wasnāt just about big players. Retail wallets, NFT holders, and even DAO treasuries were targeted.
š„ Hereās the breakdown Binance users need to know:
š» Centralized platforms saw over $1.8B in breaches
š DeFi smart contract bugs caused $500M+ in losses
š Fake token launches & scam airdrops skyrocketed 60%
š§āš» Wallet drainers are evolving with AI & deepfakes
Yet even in chaos, thereās opportunity for the informed. š§
Binance security tools like address labeling, anti-phishing codes, and withdrawal protection have helped reduce risk for millions. Plus, savvy users are moving to multi-sig wallets and cold storage more than ever before.
š„ Smart traders on Binance are also:
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Vetting tokens using BNB Smart Chainās risk tracker
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Following real-time alerts from Binance SAFU initiatives
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Auditing projects before yield farming or staking
This isnāt just a wake-up callāitās a turning point. As the crypto space matures, security is no longer optionalāitās your alpha.
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