Centralized Exchange and DeFi Losses Dominate 2026 Crypto Hacks Despite Hardware Wallet Failures

Article Juan Galt Wednesday, 28 October 2026

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Lightning.news data shared with Bitcoin Magazine puts net 2026 crypto hack losses at roughly $2.35 billion after freezes and returns. September alone accounted for about $768 million, led by Bitget’s September 24 hot-and-warm wallet drain and Liquid Network’s Elements bug.

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