Crypto hacks top $768M in September, worst month of 2026
The $388 million Bitget breach and $320 million Liquid Network exploit accounted for most of September’s losses, though more than $270 million from the latter was later returned.
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Crypto hacks top $768M in September, worst month of 2026
What happened
The $388 million Bitget breach and $320 million Liquid Network exploit accounted for most of September’s losses, though more than $270 million from the latter was later returned.
What the sources establish
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Why it matters for DeFi users
The desk focuses on operational impact, protocol or wallet changes, market structure, and the security implications for users. Relevance does not mean that an exploit or loss has been confirmed.
Evidence boundary
The report does not infer an attacker, loss amount, or recovery status unless a verifiable source states it. Material changes require a dated revision.
What to watch next
- Official protocol, wallet, exchange, or security-team updates.
- Changes to deposits, withdrawals, contracts, permissions, or user access.
- Corrections or additional evidence from independent sources.
Sources and editorial check time
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Cointelegraph: https://cointelegraph.com/news/crypto-hacks-total-766m-in-september-peckshield
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BeInCrypto RSS: https://beincrypto.com/crypto-hack-losses-september-2026-bitget/
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Editorial source check time: 2026-10-01T08:45:29.356Z
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