Crypto Hacks Top $1 Billion in H1 2026

Bad actors stole over one billion dollars in crypto during the first half of 2026, setting a worrying new record for security breaches in the industry. Security firm Blockaid shared the data, showing that hackers continue to find weak spots across major networks.

Ethereum and Solana projects suffered the worst of the damage. Ethereum based protocols lost 332 million dollars, while Solana projects closely followed with 326 million dollars in stolen funds.

Traders and developers must stay extra cautious as these exploit numbers rise. Watch for new security upgrades and alert systems from top protocols as teams work to protect user funds in the coming months.