Q3 2026 crypto security losses hit $1.26B led by Bitget hack
Image: CointelegraphCrypto security losses hit $1.26 billion across 247 incidents in Q3 2026, per blockchain security firm CertiK. The $387.5 million Bitget hack made up 31% of quarterly losses. September alone saw roughly $769 million in losses across 99 incidents, with exploits accounting for 96% of that month's total. Adjusted September losses after frozen or returned funds came to $495.3 million.
Key points
- Q3 2026 crypto security losses totaled $1.26 billion across 247 incidents per CertiK
- Exploits accounted for 96% of September's total crypto security losses
Why it matters
The high share of losses from a small number of large exploits highlights ongoing security risks for crypto users and platforms. Current on-chain insurance coverage totals only $130.2 million, leaving most stolen funds unrecoverable.
Sources · 3 publishers
CoinCentral
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Crypto Security Losses Hit $1.26 Billion in Third Quarter as Bitget Hack Leads Incidents
Blockonomi
Tier 3
Q3 2026 Crypto Breaches Total $1.26 Billion With Bitget Hack Dominating Quarter
Coverage timeline
- First reported by Cointelegraph
- Confirmed by CoinCentral
- CryptoVideos brief published
- 1 more publisher added to sources
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