By some estimates, major crypto hacks in 2022 have cost the crypto industry nearly $2 billion in stolen tokens. That’s *just* this year. And those headline numbers typically don’t take account of smaller exploits that target individual consumer accounts, for example. So the real number is even bigger. 

Crypto holders and the leaders of those organizations appear to be focusing on security. How should users protect their assets? What stronger security measures is the industry considering? And how? Bloomberg reporter Hannah Miller joins this episode.

By some estimates, major crypto hacks in 2022 have cost the crypto industry nearly $2 billion in stolen tokens. That’s *just* this year. And those headline numbers typically don’t take account of smaller exploits that target individual consumer accounts, for example. So the real number is even bigger. 
Crypto holders and the leaders of those organizations appear to be focusing on security. How should users protect their assets? What stronger security measures is the industry considering? And how? Bloomberg reporter Hannah Miller joins this episode.

In this daily podcast, Bloomberg’s reporting team teases out what’s actually important in the crypto conversation. Led by crypto editor stacy-marie ishmael, the show draws on reporters and editors around the world and credible voices from across the industry. Episodes cover everything from regulation to NFTs to DeFi to the environmental considerations surrounding an asset class shaping the future of finance.

In this daily podcast, Bloomberg’s reporting team teases out what’s actually important in the crypto conversation. Led by crypto editor stacy-marie ishmael, the show draws on reporters and editors around the world and credible voices from across the industry. Episodes cover everything from regulation to NFTs to DeFi to the environmental considerations surrounding an asset class shaping the future of finance.

Bloomberg Crypto

Digital tokens like Bitcoin and NFTs have moved from niche products to showing up in Super Bowl commercials and song lyrics. Advocates of these new asset classes promise they will democratize the finance industry, and they hail the blockchain technology that backs it all as the future of computing. Skeptics say it's another financial house of cards. Bloomberg journalists will help cut through all the noise and provide clarity, context and authority.

In this daily podcast, Bloomberg’s reporting team teases out what’s actually important in the crypto conversation. Led by crypto editor stacy-marie ishmael, the show draws on reporters and editors around the world and credible voices from across the industry. Episodes cover everything from regulation to NFTs to DeFi to the environmental considerations surrounding an asset class shaping the future of finance.

Digital tokens like Bitcoin and NFTs have moved from niche products to showing up in Super Bowl commercials and song lyrics. Advocates of these new asset classes promise they will democratize the finance industry, and they hail the blockchain technology that backs it all as the future of computing. Skeptics say it's another financial house of cards. Bloomberg journalists will help cut through all the noise and provide clarity, context and authority. In this daily podcast, Bloomberg’s reporting team teases out what’s actually important in the crypto conversation. Led by crypto editor stacy-marie ishmael, the show draws on reporters and editors around the world and credible voices from across the industry. Episodes cover everything from regulation to NFTs to DeFi to the environmental considerations surrounding an asset class shaping the future of finance.

Cold Wallets Are a Hot Item for Crypto Users

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