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Crypto hacks hit record high in H1 2026 as losses top $1 billion

Blockaid estimates first-half 2026 losses exceeded $1 billion, with Ethereum projects accounting for $332.0 million and Solana for $326.0 million.

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Crypto hacks reached a record high in the first half of 2026, pushing aggregate losses above $1 billion, according to The Block.

The report, citing Blockaid, said Ethereum and Solana projects were the biggest targets during the period, with losses of $332.0 million and $326.0 million, respectively.

Overall, Ethereum and Solana combined for $658.0 million of the first-half total, underscoring the concentration of thefts across major smart contract ecosystems, The Block reported.

Latest closeEthereum $2,685.67 ▲0.0%|Solana $116.72 ▲1.5%

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