Crypto Loses $768M in Worst Hack Month of 2026

Crypto loses $768M in worst hack month of 2026

Crypto hacks caused more than $766M in September, led by Bitget and Liquid, making it the worst month of 2026 for security losses.

Crypto Hack Losses Hit $768M in September

Crypto hacks and exploits caused more than $766 million in losses in September, making it the worst month of 2026 as Bitget and Liquid Network suffered major breaches.

Why Crypto Hack Losses Need More Than One Number

That problem became particularly visible in September 2026. Two large incidents dominated the month: a breach at Bitget involving hundreds of millions of dollars

Crypto Hack Losses Reach $768 Million in September, Marking 2026’s Worst Month

Crypto hacks resulted in between $766 million (roughly Rs. 675 crore) and $768.4 million (roughly Rs. 677 crore) in losses during September, according to PeckShield and CertiK. Bitget’s $387.5 million (roughly Rs. 341 crore) breach and the $318.7 million (roughly Rs. 281 crore) Liquid Network exploit were the two largest incidents. CertiK recorded 97 security incidents during the month.

Crypto lost $1.26 billion in hacks while bitcoin bulls enjoyed a monster quarter

Bitcoin Yet amid the rally, one familiar stain on the industry's image kept spreading. That’s hacks and exploits. The money lost in these incidents is small next to the billions flowing into ETFs, but the damage to crypto's reputation is harder to wave away. Crypto suffered 247 security incidents…