CryptoMedium•15 October 2026•
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Crypto Security Losses Surge to $1.18 Billion in Q3 2026
Key Facts
1Crypto security losses reached $1.18 billion in Q3 2026, marking a significant increase in exploit volume.
2Losses rose by 55% compared to the previous quarter, led by exploits on Bitget and Liquid Network.
Crypto security losses reached $1.18 billion during the third quarter of 2026. Reuters reported, citing CoinMarketCap data, that this figure represents a 55% increase compared to the previous quarter, stemming from 107 distinct security incidents.
The exploits on Bitget, totaling $387.5 million, and Liquid Network, at $318.7 million, led the quarter's largest single incidents. According to CoinMarketCap, the period saw a shift in threat patterns as smart contract exploits accounted for 48% of total losses, up from 12% in the second quarter.