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Victims Recovered 0.8% of $1.18 Billion in 60 January-August 2026 Exploits by Sept. 2

TokenPost·October 19, 2026·1 min read
Victims Recovered 0.8% of $1.18 Billion in 60 January-August 2026 Exploits by Sept. 2

Between January and August 2026, 60 crypto exploits stole $1.18 billion, but victims recovered only 0.8% by September 2. Of the total, $9.8 million reached victims, $81.4 million was frozen but not returned, and $287.1 million remained in attacker wallets that could not be frozen, highlighting recovery challenges.

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