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Private Keys Caused 40% of Crypto's $16B in Hack Losses; Q2 2026 Worst Quarter on Record

Analysis found that private key compromises accounted for 40% of crypto's cumulative $16 billion in hack losses. Q2 2026 was confirmed as the worst quarter on record for crypto hacks across all reported categories.

Private key vulnerability data published alongside Q2 2026 confirmed as worst quarter on record for crypto hacks.

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  1. Jun 30, 20264· this story
    Private Keys Caused 40% of Crypto's $16B in Hack Losses; Q2 2026 Worst Quarter on Record

    Private key vulnerability data published alongside Q2 2026 confirmed as worst quarter on record for crypto hacks.

  2. Jun 29, 20265
    Q2 2026 Becomes Worst Quarter on Record for Crypto Hacks

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