Crypto Hacks Result in Over $766 Million in Losses in September 2026

According to reports from Cointelegraph citing blockchain security firms, September 2026 saw over $766 million in losses due to crypto hacks and exploits, marking the highest monthly total for the year. PeckShield recorded 55 major incidents totaling approximately $766.5 million, while CertiK tracked 97 incidents with losses of about $768.4 million. Significant losses were driven by the theft of approximately $388 million from Bitget and a $320 million exploit on the Liquid Network, though over $270 million of the latter was subsequently returned. Other notable incidents included losses at Safe Wallet, D’CENT, and Duelbits.