Chainalysis, the blockchain data platform, announced on December 19 that it has acquired Web3 security firm Hexagate. Israel-based Hexagate was founded in 2022 and provides Web3 threat detection and mitigation solutions. The acquisition signals an expansion of Chainalysis’s service offerings. CEO Jonathan Levin said the move is aimed at strengthening the platform’s security offerings. Details of the acquisition have not yet been disclosed. Do you think this acquisition is the beginning of a new era in blockchain security? We welcome your comments.