Crypto Industry Lost $768 Million to Hacks in September, Worst Month of 2026 as NEAR and Bitget Fall Victim
According to multiple blockchain security and research firms, the crypto industry lost $768 million to hacks in September 2026, the worst single-month figure of the year, with NEAR Intents and Bitget among the major victims. The incidents underscore how on-chain financial complexity is outpacing security maturity, and how institutional capital entry is raising the bar for custody and audit standards.