Crypto hacks surge 59% in Q2 to $807.5 million stolen

Crypto hackers stole $807.5 million in Q2 2026, a 59% jump quarter-on-quarter, according to CertiK. The biggest exploits included KelpDAO and Drift Protocol, both attributed to North Korean hackers. Although total losses for H1 2026 fell 47% year-on-year, analysts warn the crypto ecosystem remains fundamentally unsafe.