The value of digital assets stolen through hacks and other cybercrime has skyrocketed 84.4% in 2024, with over $1.58 billion worth of cryptocurrency being stolen through July, according to a new report. What Happened: According to Chainalysis, while overall illicit activity in the cryptocurrency ecosystem has decreased by 19.6% year-to-date, specific types of cybercrime, particularly stolen funds and ransomware attacks, have seen significant increases. “Crypto thieves seem to be returning to their roots and targeting centralized exchanges again after four years focused on their decentralized c…