230 Crypto Protocols Hacked and 82 Have Shut Down in 2026

Cryptocurrency hacks in 2026 have soared past 230 incidents, leaving a trail of project closures in their wake. Crypto protocols have faced a relentless wave of security breaches in 2026, with researcher Stacy Muur compiling a list of 230 protocols hacked for at least $50,000 each this year. Amid the security toll, 82 crypto projects and protocols have shut down their operations since the start of the year. Muur shared the hacking tally in a post on X , saying she had compiled a list of protocols targeted in incidents involving losses of more than $50,000.