41 stories about Hack from across the crypto press, curated and summarized daily. Most recent: Sep 7, 2026.
The hacker responsible for the Coldcard thefts has moved $7.7 million in Bitcoin, representing 45% of the stolen funds from the third wave of attacks. This latest movement highlights the ongoing risk for victims of the breach.
Hackers stole $320 million in Bitcoin from the Liquid Network but returned $270 million after Blockstream patched the vulnerability. Nearly 600 BTC, worth about $50 million, remains outstanding.
The Cronos network, linked to Crypto.com, paused operations after a $75 million exploit on the Tectonic platform. The attacker manipulated token prices to borrow against inflated collateral, similar to the Mango Markets hack.
A $1.1 million hack on a crypto-linked debit card caused the neobank AVICI's token to drop 49% in 24 hours. The token hit a record low before partially recovering.
Bybit, the crypto exchange hacked for $1.46 billion last year, claims AI tools helped it recover $700 million. This is the first major centralized exchange to publicly quantify AI's role in crypto security.
Crypto exchange Coinsbuy lost $8 million in a coordinated attack spanning Ethereum and TRON blockchains. Most stolen funds were laundered through the FixedFloat exchange, but the attack method remains unknown.
Bybit has sued North Korea for a $1.5 billion hack and recovered $48.4 million while freezing $30.5 million more. The exchange is using legal action to combat cybercrime linked to the Lazarus Group.
Hackers drained $8 million from crypto exchange Coinsbuy by exploiting vulnerabilities across Tron and Ethereum blockchains. The stolen funds were quickly moved through multiple exchanges, making recovery difficult.
A hack on the Coldcard Bitcoin hardware wallet has resulted in over $111 million in stolen Bitcoin. The median loss per victim is 1 BTC, with the total theft likely exceeding $130 million. The hack was discovered in early August 2026, and the full extent of the damage is still being assessed.
A US court has granted Bybit expedited discovery to trace funds stolen in a $1.5 billion North Korea-linked hack. The exchange can now seek account details and transaction histories from platforms with US operations.
Bybit has filed a lawsuit against North Korea and the Lazarus Group, alleging they stole $1.5 billion in a hack. The exchange secured a preliminary injunction to freeze the stolen assets.
A major security breach has hit Coldcard, a popular Bitcoin hardware wallet, with over $100 million in Bitcoin stolen. The hack is ongoing, and users are advised to take immediate precautions to secure their funds.
A security flaw in Coldcard hardware wallets allowed hackers to steal $116 million in Bitcoin. The exploit affects older models and has prompted urgent warnings from security experts.
A possible fourth sweep of Coldcard wallets may push losses to $114 million. Users have minutes to act if they see their address in the mempool.
A sophisticated attack on Bitcoin cold wallets has now affected 4,500 addresses, with total losses nearing $89 million. The attacker is exploiting weak keys generated by Coldcard wallets and has shifted tactics to target smaller balances and alter how funds are collected on-chain.
The Verus-Ethereum bridge was exploited for the second time in two months, with attackers stealing $7.54 million through the same vulnerability class used in May, according to Blockaid.
Multiple crypto protocols linked to Bitcoin and Ethereum lost $35 million in a series of attacks exploiting weak key management, upgrade powers, and validation checks. The breaches targeted Verus, B² Network, and other cross-chain systems, draining funds without breaking the underlying cryptography.
A hacker drained $24 million from the Arbitrum-based perpetual DEX AFX Trade, exploiting a custody bridge. The platform is offering the hacker 30% of the funds to return them.
SecondFi is closing its doors after hackers stole $2.4 million in ADA due to a vulnerability in its transaction signing software. The breach allowed attackers to derive private keys from blockchain data, highlighting critical security risks in Web3.
The Midnight token (NIGHT) rebounded 19% after a hack on the Wanchain bridge briefly sent it to an all-time low. Charles Hoskinson is calling for a revamp of bridge infrastructure, advocating for zero-knowledge technology to prevent such exploits.
South Korea's regulator is taking action against Dunamu, the operator of Upbit, following a $36 million hack. The case highlights gaps in the country's Virtual Asset User Protection Act regarding penalties for security breaches.
A hacker exploited Ostium's price-reporting system to steal $18 million, the latest in a wave of attacks targeting decentralized finance protocols. The attacker manipulated future-dated oracle data to create fake trading profits.
An attacker spent $4 million to acquire enough BONK tokens to pass a malicious governance proposal, draining $20 million from the project's treasury. The attacker then began selling the stolen tokens, causing the price to drop.
Taiko has fully restored its cross-chain bridge just 10 days after a $1.7 million hack. The TAIKO token has surged as much as 136% in recent trading, reflecting renewed confidence in the protocol.