Crypto Hacks in 2026: $2.2B Lost Amid Rising Threats

• •Crypto security losses in 2026 total $2.21 billion across 288 incidents.
• •4% of attacks accounted for 75% of the total stolen funds.
• •Operational vulnerabilities are now the most common attack vector.

In 2026, cryptocurrency security losses have reached approximately $2.21 billion across 288 reported incidents. The first half of the year saw 207 hacks, a significant increase from 83 in the same period of 2025. Major losses were driven by infrastructure and operational failures, with 4% of attacks accounting for 75% of stolen funds. Notable incidents include breaches at Liquid Network, Bitget, KelpDAO, and Drift Protocol, which collectively resulted in hundreds of millions lost. The median loss per incident was around $219,000, while the mean loss was approximately $4.7 million. Smart-contract exploits were the most common attack vector, although operational vulnerabilities accounted for the majority of losses. The rise in attacks coincides with increased AI-enabled social engineering risks. The current state of crypto security highlights the urgent need for improved risk management and security practices.