CertiK Attends DC Blockchain Summit: Supply Chain Attacks Exceeded $1.45 Billion in 2025, Cross-Chain Bridges Become High-Value Attack Targets

Gate News Report, March 19 — Web3 security firm CertiK appeared at the U.S. DC Blockchain Summit, where Chief Business Officer Jason Jiang participated in a panel discussion on crypto infrastructure security and industry regulation. Combining data from CertiK’s “2025 Skynet Hack3D Report,” Jiang pointed out that smart contract vulnerabilities remain the biggest attack surface, and cross-chain bridges, due to highly concentrated liquidity, have become the preferred high-value targets for hackers. He stated that in 2025, supply chain attacks caused the most severe losses, with just two incidents resulting in over $1.45 billion in damages; 240 phishing attacks were the most frequent type of attack last year. He also warned that the complex verification mechanisms of cross-chain bridges and inconsistent security standards across the industry are key hidden threats to the stability of the crypto ecosystem. Regarding incident response, Jiang emphasized that regulatory frameworks should focus on supporting responsible vulnerability disclosure, security technology research, and cross-industry collaboration, rather than delaying response efficiency. During the summit, Jiang also engaged with several U.S. lawmakers to discuss the future development of market structure, how traditional banks can adapt to new crypto paradigms, ways to strengthen consumer protection, and how to combat scams, with a focus on the collaboration between technology service providers and law enforcement in preventing fraud, fighting crime, and safeguarding consumer rights.

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