Crypto Hacks Hit Record High in H1 2026, Losses Below $1 Billion

Blockchain intelligence firm TRM Labs released its analysis of cryptocurrency hacks and exploits for the first half of 2026. The number of attacks hit a record high. Total losses fell below $1 billion.

The report covers incidents across major blockchains, including decentralized finance platforms and centralized exchanges. TRM Labs said the data shows attackers are more active but stealing less per incident. The divergence marks a shift from prior years, when first-half losses often exceeded $1 billion.

TRM Labs did not specify the exact number of hacks or the precise loss figure. The report focuses on trends rather than raw counts. The findings are based on on-chain data and incident reports. TRM Labs' analysis includes both confirmed and suspected hacks. The report does not break down losses by category. It provides a high-level view of the threat environment.