Cut Through CryptoBetaSubscribe
DeFi exploit wave 2026Update 12 of 24
Q2 2026 Breaks Crypto Hack Records

Q2 2026 Becomes Worst Quarter on Record for Crypto Hacks

AltsJun 29, 2026

A relentless wave of DeFi exploits—spanning smart contracts, bridges, oracles, and MEV bots—is draining hundreds of millions and pushing 2026 toward record hack losses.

Q2 2026 was reported as the worst quarter on record for crypto hacks, with cumulative losses across exploits and breaches exceeding all prior quarterly totals.

Related storylines

1 source