Crypto hacking losses fall by 85.7% as improvements in security surpass ongoing trust issues
- PeckShield reported 85.7% drop in October 2025 crypto hacking losses to $18.18M, attributed to improved security measures and threat response. - Smaller-scale attacks dominated, contrasting prior large DeFi breaches, while MEXC faced backlash for freezing $3M from crypto whale "The White Whale." - Crypto VC funding surged to $5.11B in October, with AI, prediction markets, and RWAs attracting most capital led by Coinbase Ventures and Binance Alpha. - Orama Labs surpassed $3.6M TVL after security audits, s
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The drop in losses points to the wider implementation of advanced security strategies, such as layered authentication, continuous threat detection, and active cooperation with authorities to combat illegal fund flows, the
However, some issues remain. In October, leading exchange MEXC came under fire for mistakenly freezing $3 million belonging to the crypto whale known as "The White Whale," as reported by
Elsewhere, the industry’s overall expansion continued, with crypto venture capital investments reaching $5.11 billion in October—the second-largest monthly figure this year, as
Security improvements have also expanded beyond just hacking prevention. Orama Labs, a protocol focused on DeSci and AI-powered tokenized assets, exceeded $3.6 million in total value locked (TVL) after passing audits by PeckShield and Certik, as
Industry experts advise that, despite the positive results in October, ongoing progress depends on regular security reviews, user awareness, and decentralized protection mechanisms, the Bitcoin World analysis cautioned. “The growing focus on AI and RWAs shows investors are seeking sustainable value instead of short-term hype,” a venture analyst told Coinotag.
As the industry adapts to these changes, the October 2025 statistics provide a rare moment of optimism. With losses sharply reduced and investment on the rise, the crypto sector seems to be moving toward a safer, innovation-focused future—though those ignoring new risks may still face challenges.
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