The largest theft occurred in 2019, amounting to $2.9 billion connected to the Plus Token Ponzi scheme. Crypto crime has been on the rise, with 2023 marking a record volume of thefts worth over $2.3 billion in 286 incidents.
Illegal activity on the blockchain has continued to grow despite enhanced monitoring and reporting mechanisms. Ethereum and Binance Smart Chain are the top targets, with significant monetary losses due to hacks. Japanese exchange DMM Bitcoin was recently hacked for $320 million.
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