211 stories about Security from across the crypto press, curated and summarized daily. Most recent: Sep 7, 2026.
While crypto hacks decreased by 47% in the first half of 2026, Q2 saw a 59% increase in exploits, totaling $807.5 million. North Korean hackers were behind some of the largest breaches, including attacks on KelpDAO and Drift Protocol.
A security flaw called 'Ill Bloom' could expose thousands of crypto wallets to theft. The issue stems from weak recovery phrase generation, potentially affecting multiple blockchains. Coinspect, a blockchain security firm, discovered the vulnerability.
Summer.fi has paused its Lazy Summer vaults following a $6 million exploit, causing its SUMR token to drop over 18%. The DeFi protocol is investigating the incident and has not yet provided details on the cause or recovery efforts.
Binance founder Changpeng Zhao proposed freezing Satoshi Nakamoto's 1.1 million bitcoin to guard against potential quantum computer theft, but experts are divided on feasibility and necessity.
Researchers discovered a flaw in the Aptos blockchain that could have put $70 billion in crypto at risk. They broke a core security guarantee with a near-90% success rate, using just a $3,000 server. The vulnerability has been patched.
Moody’s says President Trump’s new quantum computing executive orders highlight an urgent need for Bitcoin and the broader digital asset industry to adopt quantum-resistant cryptography.
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.
Anchorage Digital and Binance have launched an off-exchange settlement service, allowing institutions to trade on Binance while keeping their assets in segregated custody at Anchorage Digital Bank instead of on the exchange. This reduces counterparty risk and enhances security for large-scale crypto trading.
StarkWare's CEO Eli Ben-Sasson criticized the crypto industry for ignoring quantum computing threats and announced a roadmap for Starknet to address these risks. The company aims to make the blockchain more resilient against future quantum attacks.
Private key security flaws, not smart contracts, were responsible for 40% of crypto's $16 billion hack losses. The industry is working on solutions, but progress is uneven. Wish Wu, co-founder and CEO of Pharos, highlights the need for better key management.
Polymarket has updated its hack losses to $3.1 million. The platform is also facing investigations over potential false or deceptive marketing practices. Users are awaiting promised refunds.
Senior Bitcoin developer Matt Corallo is urging Bitcoin projects to leave GitHub following a ban on the Rust Lightning implementation. Citing broken merge scripts, hidden diffs, and unreliable tracking, developers recommend migrating to self-hosted Forgejo solutions, with Andrew Poelstra among those raising concerns.
A former Ethereum Foundation leader warns the network must quickly create new funding institutions as the Foundation steps back from its primary funding role. This shift could impact future development and security if not addressed promptly.
Polymarket will reimburse users after hackers stole millions through a compromised third-party vendor. The platform is working to enhance security measures to prevent future attacks.
An estimated 20% of miners are now unprofitable at current prices, and the stress shows up at the network level, too.
SecondFi suffered a $2.4 million loss due to three attacks exploiting a flaw in its wallet software. The team managed to secure 129 million ADA before further damage could occur.
DeFi Dev Corp has launched a new tool to automatically audit smart contracts for vulnerabilities. The tool is currently in beta and has already identified critical bugs in several popular DeFi projects.
The Trump administration is allocating significant resources to quantum security, which could help protect Bitcoin from future quantum computing threats. Millions of bitcoins with exposed public addresses are potentially at risk from quantum attacks.
A notorious crypto trading bot known for front-running was tricked and drained of $7.5 million. The bot, named 'JaredFromSubway,' was exploited by an unknown attacker who manipulated the bot's trading logic. This incident highlights the vulnerabilities in automated trading systems and the importance of security in crypto transactions.
President Donald Trump signed two executive orders aimed at expanding U.S. quantum computing capabilities and speeding the transition to quantum-resistant encryption, which could impact Bitcoin's long-term security.
THORChain has restarted all network activities after a month-long pause to fix vulnerabilities that led to a $10.7 million exploit. The team implemented multiple security upgrades and a vault migration to ensure safety.
Q2 2026 was the most-hacked quarter on record, with 83 cybersecurity incidents resulting in $755 million stolen. Cross-chain bridges remained the most costly attack vector, highlighting ongoing security vulnerabilities in the crypto industry.
A security researcher audited 200 blockchain-related NPM packages and found they are either deprecated or pose hijacking risks. This highlights ongoing vulnerabilities in open-source blockchain development tools.
A criminal group with ties to fentanyl distribution has been accused of running a crypto scam using a fake 'zksync.jp' token, causing over $1 million in losses. The scheme originated from Japan and targeted crypto users worldwide, highlighting the intersection of drug trafficking and digital fraud.