September crypto hacks hit record $768 million in losses
- —PeckShield: 55 incidents in September, $766.5 million stolen
- —CertiK: 97 incidents, $768.4 million in losses
- —Bitget breach cost $388 million; Liquid Network attack $320 million
- —Over $270 million recovered; 2026 losses reach $2.68 billion
Why it matters: Record September losses sharpen scrutiny of exchange and bridge security, potentially accelerating stricter custody and audit requirements.
Source: CryptoHamster