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DeFi price-manipulation exploits hit record 32 in 2026 after $75M Cronos hack

The Cryptonomist·September 6, 2026·1 min read
DeFi price-manipulation exploits hit record 32 in 2026 after $75M Cronos hack

DeFi price-manipulation exploits hit a record 32 in 2026, according to KuCoin data. The attacks targeted decentralized lending protocols, with one forcing Crypto.com's Cronos network to halt operations after a $75 million hack. This marks the highest number of such exploits in the sector's history.

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