CertiK: crypto industry losses from hacks and fraud hit record $9.2 billion in 2026
According to CertiK, crypto losses from hacks and fraud reached a record $9.2 billion so far this year, with October alone accounting for $6.5 billion.
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what happened
According to CertiK, as reported by ForkLog, total losses across the crypto industry from hacks and fraud have reached a record $9.2 billion since the start of the year.
October stood out with $6.5 billion in damages from 89 security incidents. About $3.03 billion was frozen or recovered, which brings the adjusted loss estimate for the month down to $3.47 billion.
The largest incident of the year was the Binance hack, with losses estimated at roughly $6.3 billion.
why it matters
For markets, the size of the losses matters, but so does how much of the money can be recovered. Repeated large incidents erode trust in exchanges and protocols, which can weigh on demand for crypto assets.
market impact
Crypto assets: record hack losses weaken investor confidence in the sector
- Crypto market pressure down — rising hack losses erode investor confidence in the sector
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- CertiK Reports Record $9.2 Billion Loss in Crypto Industry for 2026 — ForkLog, 31 October 2026 at 14:05 UTC
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