[2025-01-09] The latest IT, economic, blockchain and coin news

The crypto industry faced $3 billion in losses due to hacks and scams in 2024, marking a 15% increase from $2.61 billion in 2023, according to blockchain security firm Peckshield. Hacks accounted for $2.15 billion—or over 70%—of total losses, a 42.38% increase from $1.51 billion in 2023, while scams contributed $834.5 million, as per the security firm’s annual report. It was harder to recover stolen funds in 2024. Approximately $488.5 million worth of stolen crypto assets were recovered, represe...