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Centralized Exchange and DeFi Losses Dominate 2026 Crypto Hacks Despite Hardware Wallet Failures
Bitcoin Magazine·October 28, 2026·1 min read
Net 2026 crypto hack losses reached roughly $2.35 billion after freezes and returns, according to Lightning.news data. September alone accounted for about $768 million, led by Bitget's September 24 hot-and-warm wallet drain and Liquid Network's Elements bug. Centralized exchanges and DeFi dominated losses despite hardware wallet failures.
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