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Crypto hacks surge 55% to $1.2B, but key theft drops by 30%

CryptoSlateBy Liam 'Akiba' Wright

10/19/2026, 10:30:40 PM

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Crypto hacks surge 55% to $1.2B, but key theft drops by 30%

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

The quarterly shift toward contract losses and September's Bitget and Liquid failures challenge a fixed hierarchy of security controls. Read the full story on CryptoSlate Understand the crypto stories that matter and what to watch next. Get The Catalyst in your inbox

Key Takeaways

Crypto hacks surge 55% to $1.2B, but key theft drops by 30%.
The quarterly shift toward contract losses and September's Bitget and Liquid failures challenge a fixed hierarchy of security controls.
Read the full story on CryptoSlate Understand the crypto stories that matter and what to watch next.

The quarterly shift toward contract losses and September's Bitget and Liquid failures challenge a fixed hierarchy of security controls. Read the full story on CryptoSlateUnderstand the crypto stories that matter and what to watch next. Get The Catalyst in your inbox

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