Crypto hackers steal $8.7 billion in 2026, ARK says
In short
Crypto hackers have stolen $8.7 billion so far in 2026, ARK’s Valente said.
The report says that amount is bigger than the industry’s projected annual onchain revenue, which shows how serious the losses are for crypto markets.
What the reporting says
Crypto hackers have stolen $8.7 billion so far in 2026, according to ARK research director Valente and a Cointelegraph summary. The figure is said to surpass projected annual onchain revenue across the industry. The report frames the thefts as a major drag on the crypto sector’s economics and security.
Why it matters
ARK research director Valente said crypto hackers have stolen $8.7 billion so far in 2026, according to the summary. The reported total exceeds projected annual onchain revenue across the industry. That comparison points to a heavy cost for crypto users, platforms and investors, and underscores ongoing security risk in the sector.