Bitminer.io: the week in crypto’s recordhttps://bitminer.io/ledger/week/Each finished week of crypto hacks, US enforcement, sanctioned addresses and MiCA licences, from the Bitminer.io ledgersThe week in crypto’s record: 26 October 2026 to 1 November 2026https://bitminer.io/ledger/week/2026-w44/https://bitminer.io/ledger/week/2026-w44/Mon, 02 Nov 2026 06:00:00 GMT$6.37bn lost in 8 crypto hacks, the largest Binance at $6.36bn. In the previous 12 weeks the median was $24.5m a week. 7 US enforcement steps on crypto cases. OFAC actions named 7 crypto addresses not named in any OFAC action since January 2024.$6.37bn lost in 8 crypto hacks, the largest Binance at $6.36bn. In the previous 12 weeks the median was $24.5m a week. 7 US enforcement steps on crypto cases. OFAC actions named 7 crypto addresses not named in any OFAC action since January 2024.

Hacks and thefts

DateTargetLostTypeMethodReturned
29 Oct 2026Binance$6.36bnCEXKey Leaked via Infrastructure—
29 Oct 2026Polymarket International$2.7mPrediction MarketSupply Chain Attack—
27 Oct 2026Fence Finance$1.0mDeFi ProtocolIncorrect Share Accounting—
26 Oct 2026Bloom Trading Bot$953,000WalletSupply Chain Attack—
28 Oct 2026zkLink Nova$783,100DeFi ProtocolCross-Chain Message Spoofing—
31 Oct 2026Troves$666,935DeFi ProtocolImproper Access Control—
01 Nov 2026Premia V3$437,000DeFi ProtocolWithdrawal Logic Flaw—
27 Oct 2026Predict Fun$400,000Prediction MarketFrontend Compromise—

US enforcement

DateAgencyStepWhat the document says
30 Oct 2026SECCivil actionSEC sued BG Wealth Sharing and DSJ Exchange over an alleged $130M crypto trading signals fraud that used false SEC filings.
30 Oct 2026DOJSentenceTwo Texas brothers were sentenced to 180 and 186 months for kidnapping a Minnesota family and forcing transfer of $8M in crypto.
30 Oct 2026DOJCriminal chargeAn Israeli national was extradited and charged with exploiting the Nomad Bridge smart contract to steal about $2.89 million in crypto.
29 Oct 2026SECCivil actionSEC sues DEBT Box joint venture partners and principals over an alleged $200 million crypto offering fraud; some defendants settle.
28 Oct 2026DOJSentenceA Missouri man was sentenced to 48 months in prison for his role in a kidnapping and attempted Bitcoin robbery in Danbury, Connecticut.
28 Oct 2026OFACSanctionOFAC sanctioned facilitators of North Korean IT worker fraud, listing crypto addresses, plus Rwandan entities supporting M23.
27 Oct 2026DOJGuilty pleaA St. Louis, Missouri man pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit Hobbs Act robbery in a plot to steal Bitcoin via a home invasion in Connecticut.

Charges are allegations unless a plea, conviction or settlement is stated.

Sanctions and flagged addresses

  • OFAC named 7 addresses tied to 3 individuals on 28 October 2026.
  • The FBI published 627 addresses in its notice on Binance.

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]]>The week in crypto’s record: 19 October 2026 to 25 October 2026https://bitminer.io/ledger/week/2026-w43/https://bitminer.io/ledger/week/2026-w43/Mon, 26 Oct 2026 06:00:00 GMT$23.6m lost in 7 crypto hacks, the largest CoinDCX at $16.0m. In the previous 12 weeks the median was $28.3m a week. 4 US enforcement steps on crypto cases.$23.6m lost in 7 crypto hacks, the largest CoinDCX at $16.0m. In the previous 12 weeks the median was $28.3m a week. 4 US enforcement steps on crypto cases.

Hacks and thefts

DateTargetLostTypeMethodReturned
21 Oct 2026CoinDCX$16.0mCEXHot Wallet Key Compromised—
24 Oct 2026X100$4.8mDeFi ProtocolFlashloan Governance Attack—
23 Oct 2026Initia$2.6mChainInfinite Mint—
19 Oct 2026AlpsCon AI Trade Hub$152,809DeFi ProtocolIncorrect Share Accounting—
22 Oct 2026WAX Multi-Chain Bridge$90,500DeFi ProtocolMissing Input Validation—
25 Oct 2026Yapeswap$21,900DeFi ProtocolMalicious Proposal—
19 Oct 2026Vara Bridge$12,776DeFi ProtocolProof Verifier Bug—

US enforcement

DateAgencyStepWhat the document says
23 Oct 2026DOJCriminal chargeA Chinese national was extradited from the Netherlands on charges tied to a Cambodia-based crypto investment scam targeting Americans.
21 Oct 2026DOJSentenceA Colombia-based crypto broker was sentenced to 160 months for laundering about $14.5 million in Tether drug proceeds and a cocaine import plot.
19 Oct 2026DOJGuilty pleaAn Uzbekistan man pleaded guilty to wire fraud for a fake crypto wallet app used to steal about $11.8 million in EOS.
19 Oct 2026DOJGuilty pleaA Connecticut man pleaded guilty to wire fraud, money laundering and false statements in a crypto investment scam that lost victims $1.16 million.

Charges are allegations unless a plea, conviction or settlement is stated.

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]]>The week in crypto’s record: 12 October 2026 to 18 October 2026https://bitminer.io/ledger/week/2026-w42/https://bitminer.io/ledger/week/2026-w42/Mon, 19 Oct 2026 06:00:00 GMT$2.4m lost in 4 crypto hacks, the largest Qubic at $1.3m. In the previous 12 weeks the median was $44.9m a week. 2 firms gained a MiCA authorisation.$2.4m lost in 4 crypto hacks, the largest Qubic at $1.3m. In the previous 12 weeks the median was $44.9m a week. 2 firms gained a MiCA authorisation.

Hacks and thefts

DateTargetLostTypeMethodReturned
17 Oct 2026Qubic$1.3mWalletWeak Key Generation—
16 Oct 2026Affluent$1.1mDeFi ProtocolUnbacked Mint—
14 Oct 2026UNCX Network V2$86,000DeFi ProtocolIncorrect Share Accounting—
18 Oct 2026Coffer$1DeFi ProtocolRounding Error—

New MiCA licences

Authorised fromFirmCountryRegulator
15 Oct 2026FF DigitalBulgariaFinancial Supervision Commission (FSC)
13 Oct 2026BingX EUAustriaAustrian Financial Market Authority (FMA)

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]]>The week in crypto’s record: 5 October 2026 to 11 October 2026https://bitminer.io/ledger/week/2026-w41/https://bitminer.io/ledger/week/2026-w41/Mon, 12 Oct 2026 06:00:00 GMT$94.9m lost in 7 crypto hacks, the largest Ledger (Supply Chain) at $93.0m. In the previous 12 weeks the median was $32.8m a week. 2 US enforcement steps on crypto cases. 2 firms gained a MiCA authorisation.$94.9m lost in 7 crypto hacks, the largest Ledger (Supply Chain) at $93.0m. In the previous 12 weeks the median was $32.8m a week. 2 US enforcement steps on crypto cases. 2 firms gained a MiCA authorisation.

Hacks and thefts

DateTargetLostTypeMethodReturned
09 Oct 2026Ledger (Supply Chain)$93.0mWalletSupply Chain Attack—
10 Oct 2026Papertrade$1.3mDeFi ProtocolSpot Price Manipulation—
06 Oct 2026MakerDAO ETH-A Liquidation Keeper Bot$538,000DeFi ProtocolImproper Access Control—
06 Oct 2026Set Protocol$21,873DeFi ProtocolRounding Error—
08 Oct 2026Ethervista$18,600DeFi ProtocolArithmetic Error—
07 Oct 2026Locus Finance$18,000DeFi Protocol——
08 Oct 2026BitBay$14,838DeFi ProtocolWithdrawal Logic Flaw—

US enforcement

DateAgencyStepWhat the document says
07 Oct 2026DOJConvictionA Maryland man was convicted by a jury of computer fraud and money laundering for hacking the Uranium Finance crypto exchange of over $50 million.
07 Oct 2026DOJCriminal chargeThe creator of the Kishu Inu digital asset was indicted for allegedly running a $9 million rug pull fraud scheme.

Charges are allegations unless a plea, conviction or settlement is stated.

New MiCA licences

Authorised fromFirmCountryRegulator
09 Oct 2026GOIN CRYPTOSpainComision Nacional del Mercado de Valores (CNMV)
08 Oct 2026YouHodlerItalyCommissione Nazionale per le Societa e la Borsa (CONSOB)

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]]>The week in crypto’s record: 28 September 2026 to 4 October 2026https://bitminer.io/ledger/week/2026-w40/https://bitminer.io/ledger/week/2026-w40/Mon, 05 Oct 2026 06:00:00 GMT$4.4m lost in 4 crypto hacks, the largest NEAR Intents at $3.8m. In the previous 12 weeks the median was $32.8m a week. 6 US enforcement steps on crypto cases. OFAC actions named 7 crypto addresses not named in any OFAC action since January 2024. 2 firms gained a MiCA authorisation.$4.4m lost in 4 crypto hacks, the largest NEAR Intents at $3.8m. In the previous 12 weeks the median was $32.8m a week. 6 US enforcement steps on crypto cases. OFAC actions named 7 crypto addresses not named in any OFAC action since January 2024. 2 firms gained a MiCA authorisation.

Hacks and thefts

DateTargetLostTypeMethodReturned
01 Oct 2026NEAR Intents$3.8mDeFi ProtocolBridge Logic Flaw—
01 Oct 2026FlashLoopAdapter$305,000DeFi ProtocolImproper Access Control—
30 Sept 2026SKYDAO$183,483DeFi ProtocolSwap Logic Flaw—
02 Oct 2026GoldPesa$114,900DeFi ProtocolIncorrect Share Accounting—

US enforcement

DateAgencyStepWhat the document says
30 Sept 2026SECCivil actionSEC obtained final judgments against three BitConnect promoters for selling unregistered lending program securities and acting as unregistered brokers.
30 Sept 2026CFTCCivil actionCourt enters default judgment ordering a Louisiana man and Arkansas woman to pay over $31 million for a Fundsz digital asset and metals fraud.
30 Sept 2026OFACSanctionOFAC sanctioned nine individuals and two Mexican companies tied to Tren de Aragua's financial network, listing TRON digital currency addresses.
29 Sept 2026SECCivil actionSEC sued four entities over alleged WhatsApp investment confidence scams using fake AI trading platforms that took at least $15 million.
28 Sept 2026DOJSeizure or forfeitureProsecutors filed a civil forfeiture action to recover about $47,000 in USDT allegedly stolen from a Massachusetts victim's Coinbase account.
28 Sept 2026DOJSentenceA former L.A. County sheriff's deputy was sentenced to 21 months for violating rights on behalf of a crypto businessman and tax fraud.

Charges are allegations unless a plea, conviction or settlement is stated.

Sanctions and flagged addresses

  • OFAC named 7 addresses tied to 7 individuals on 30 September 2026.

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New MiCA licences

Authorised fromFirmCountryRegulator
30 Sept 2026Atrya Technologies SIALatviaLatvijas Banka
30 Sept 2026NoahLatviaLatvijas Banka

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]]>The week in crypto’s record: 21 September 2026 to 27 September 2026https://bitminer.io/ledger/week/2026-w39/https://bitminer.io/ledger/week/2026-w39/Mon, 28 Sep 2026 06:00:00 GMT$402.3m lost in 9 crypto hacks, the largest Bitget at $387.0m. In the previous 12 weeks the median was $30.6m a week. 2 US enforcement steps on crypto cases. 1 firm gained a MiCA authorisation.$402.3m lost in 9 crypto hacks, the largest Bitget at $387.0m. In the previous 12 weeks the median was $30.6m a week. 2 US enforcement steps on crypto cases. 1 firm gained a MiCA authorisation.

Hacks and thefts

DateTargetLostTypeMethodReturned
24 Sept 2026Bitget$387.0mCEXHot Wallet Key Compromised—
22 Sept 2026Astroport$4.9mDeFi ProtocolMalicious Proposal—
22 Sept 2026Drop$4.4mDeFi ProtocolMalicious Proposal—
27 Sept 2026Fake GIWA Bridge$2.1mDeFi ProtocolImpersonation Scam—
24 Sept 2026Payy Network$1.8mDeFi ProtocolBridge Logic Flaw—
24 Sept 2026Limit Break Payment Processor$1.8mNFTfiToken Approval Abuse—
25 Sept 2026Demex Perp$191,929DeFi ProtocolCross-Chain Message Spoofing—
21 Sept 2026DoinGud$35,486NFTfiSwap Logic Flaw—
21 Sept 2026The Internet Token$16,380TokenArbitrary External Call—

US enforcement

DateAgencyStepWhat the document says
25 Sept 2026DOJCriminal chargeA Vietnamese national was charged with money laundering for allegedly moving crypto proceeds from pig butchering scams.
21 Sept 2026DOJSentenceAn Irvine woman was sentenced to 18 months for failing to report $2.6 million in income from a crypto fraudster's schemes.

Charges are allegations unless a plea, conviction or settlement is stated.

New MiCA licences

Authorised fromFirmCountryRegulator
23 Sept 2026VS Digital MaltaMalta Financial Services Authority (MFSA)

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]]>The week in crypto’s record: 14 September 2026 to 20 September 2026https://bitminer.io/ledger/week/2026-w38/https://bitminer.io/ledger/week/2026-w38/Mon, 21 Sep 2026 06:00:00 GMT$6.2m lost in 7 crypto hacks, the largest Nostra Money Market at $3.5m. In the previous 12 weeks the median was $30.6m a week. 2 US enforcement steps on crypto cases.$6.2m lost in 7 crypto hacks, the largest Nostra Money Market at $3.5m. In the previous 12 weeks the median was $30.6m a week. 2 US enforcement steps on crypto cases.

Hacks and thefts

DateTargetLostTypeMethodReturned
17 Sept 2026Nostra Money Market$3.5mDeFi ProtocolSpot Price Manipulation—
19 Sept 2026Fetch.ai$1.5mDeFi ProtocolPrivate Key Compromised—
16 Sept 2026Flamincome$595,000DeFi ProtocolSpot Price Manipulation—
19 Sept 2026NuNet$462,730TokenPrivate Key Compromised—
16 Sept 2026Nimiq$50,400DeFi ProtocolSignature Verification Flaw—
15 Sept 2026Bonfire$47,400DeFi ProtocolImproper Access Control—
16 Sept 2026Startale$2,876DeFi ProtocolImproper Access Control—

US enforcement

DateAgencyStepWhat the document says
14 Sept 2026DOJSeizure or forfeitureProsecutors filed a civil forfeiture complaint against about $61 million in crypto allegedly from sanctioned Iranian oil sales.
14 Sept 2026DOJSentenceA former L.A. County sheriff's deputy was sentenced to 21 months for civil rights conspiracy and tax fraud while guarding a crypto businessman.

Charges are allegations unless a plea, conviction or settlement is stated.

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]]>The week in crypto’s record: 7 September 2026 to 13 September 2026https://bitminer.io/ledger/week/2026-w37/https://bitminer.io/ledger/week/2026-w37/Mon, 14 Sep 2026 06:00:00 GMT$4.9m lost in 9 crypto hacks, the largest Nomic at $3.1m. In the previous 12 weeks the median was $30.6m a week. 5 US enforcement steps on crypto cases. OFAC actions named 53 crypto addresses not named in any OFAC action since January 2024. 1 firm gained a MiCA authorisation.$4.9m lost in 9 crypto hacks, the largest Nomic at $3.1m. In the previous 12 weeks the median was $30.6m a week. 5 US enforcement steps on crypto cases. OFAC actions named 53 crypto addresses not named in any OFAC action since January 2024. 1 firm gained a MiCA authorisation.

Hacks and thefts

DateTargetLostTypeMethodReturned
09 Sept 2026Nomic$3.1mDeFi ProtocolUnbacked Cross-Chain Mint—
12 Sept 2026Chainflip AMM$736,442DeFi ProtocolBridge Logic Flaw—
10 Sept 2026Symbiosis$336,000DeFi ProtocolUnbacked Cross-Chain Mint—
09 Sept 2026Balancer V1$250,000DeFi ProtocolSwap Logic Flaw—
07 Sept 2026Cozy V2$163,326DeFi ProtocolProtocol Logic—
09 Sept 2026Zentra Finance$140,030DeFi ProtocolRounding Error—
09 Sept 2026BeatXswap$77,512DeFi ProtocolSpot Price Manipulation—
11 Sept 2026ether.fi Liquid$43,260DeFi ProtocolArbitrary External Call—
08 Sept 2026WealthManagementV2$26,414DeFi ProtocolPrivate Key Compromised—

US enforcement

DateAgencyStepWhat the document says
11 Sept 2026SECCivil actionSEC sued a former Maryland resident over an alleged $1.5 million offering fraud; funds were allegedly used to buy cryptocurrency and lost.
09 Sept 2026DOJSeizure or forfeitureDOJ's Scam Center Strike Force seized Telegram channels and wallets of Xinbi Guarantee marketplace and restrained $52 million in crypto.
09 Sept 2026DOJSentenceA California man was sentenced to 15 years for his role in a Danbury kidnapping and attempted Bitcoin robbery scheme.
09 Sept 2026OFACSanctionOFAC sanctioned Xinbi Guarantee and two linked tech firms tied to cyber scam operations, listing dozens of TRX crypto addresses.
08 Sept 2026DOJGuilty pleaA Singaporean ringleader pleaded guilty to a RICO conspiracy that used social engineering to steal over $245 million in crypto.

Charges are allegations unless a plea, conviction or settlement is stated.

Sanctions and flagged addresses

  • OFAC named 1 address tied to ISIL Khorasan on 9 September 2026.
  • OFAC named 52 addresses tied to Xinbi Guarantee on 9 September 2026.

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New MiCA licences

Authorised fromFirmCountryRegulator
11 Sept 2026REGULARFranceAutorité des Marchés Financiers (AMF)

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]]>The week in crypto’s record: 31 August 2026 to 6 September 2026https://bitminer.io/ledger/week/2026-w36/https://bitminer.io/ledger/week/2026-w36/Mon, 07 Sep 2026 06:00:00 GMT$326.4m lost in 10 crypto hacks, the largest Liquid Network at $320.0m. In the previous 12 weeks the median was $30.6m a week. 1 US enforcement step on crypto cases. 1 firm gained a MiCA authorisation.$326.4m lost in 10 crypto hacks, the largest Liquid Network at $320.0m. In the previous 12 weeks the median was $30.6m a week. 1 US enforcement step on crypto cases. 1 firm gained a MiCA authorisation.

Hacks and thefts

DateTargetLostTypeMethodReturned
06 Sept 2026Liquid Network$320.0mChainUnbacked Cross-Chain Mint—
31 Aug 2026Aquifer$2.5mDeFi ProtocolArbitrary External Call—
04 Sept 2026Notional V2$1.7mDeFi ProtocolArithmetic Error—
31 Aug 2026Radix$1.2mChainImproper Access Control—
31 Aug 2026Ankr$410,000DeFi ProtocolUnbacked Mint—
05 Sept 2026Rocket Perp$287,666DeFi ProtocolRisk Parameter Abuse$287,666
05 Sept 2026Secured Finance Lending$104,000DeFi ProtocolSpot Price Manipulation—
05 Sept 2026Dream Health Chain$71,800DeFi ProtocolReward Logic Flaw—
31 Aug 2026Float Protocol$28,000DeFi ProtocolSpot Price Manipulation—
05 Sept 2026Reddio RedSonic$22,800DeFi ProtocolIncorrect Share Accounting—

US enforcement

DateAgencyStepWhat the document says
01 Sept 2026DOJSeizure or forfeitureDOJ seized about $560,000 in cryptocurrency donations intended for Hamas's military wing and disrupted its fundraising websites.

Charges are allegations unless a plea, conviction or settlement is stated.

New MiCA licences

Authorised fromFirmCountryRegulator
06 Sept 2026IconomiSloveniaSecurities Market Agency (ATVP)

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]]>The week in crypto’s record: 24 August 2026 to 30 August 2026https://bitminer.io/ledger/week/2026-w35/https://bitminer.io/ledger/week/2026-w35/Mon, 31 Aug 2026 06:00:00 GMT$189.7m lost in 14 crypto hacks, the largest Tectonic at $124.5m. In the previous 12 weeks the median was $27.6m a week. 3 US enforcement steps on crypto cases. OFAC actions named 31 crypto addresses not named in any OFAC action since January 2024. 1 firm gained a MiCA authorisation.$189.7m lost in 14 crypto hacks, the largest Tectonic at $124.5m. In the previous 12 weeks the median was $27.6m a week. 3 US enforcement steps on crypto cases. OFAC actions named 31 crypto addresses not named in any OFAC action since January 2024. 1 firm gained a MiCA authorisation.

Hacks and thefts

DateTargetLostTypeMethodReturned
30 Aug 2026Tectonic$124.5mDeFi ProtocolDonation Attack—
24 Aug 2026Nesa$50.0mChainArithmetic Error—
27 Aug 2026Moonwell Lending$8.7mDeFi ProtocolSpot Price Manipulation—
28 Aug 2026Fogo Foundation$3.0mFoundationPrivate Key Compromised—
28 Aug 2026Virtue$894,500DeFi ProtocolOracle Misconfiguration—
28 Aug 2026Ajna V2$775,400DeFi ProtocolLiquidation Logic Flaw—
25 Aug 2026CometDEX$717,000DeFi ProtocolIncorrect Share Accounting—
28 Aug 2026Avici$500,859Crypto CardWithdrawal Logic Flaw—
30 Aug 2026Balancer V1$234,000DeFi ProtocolRounding Error—
25 Aug 2026Enjin$162,000NFTfiOwnership Takeover—
27 Aug 2026CCC$117,000TokenSwap Logic Flaw—
24 Aug 2026PacaSwap DEX$90,750DeFi ProtocolArithmetic Error$90,750
30 Aug 2026Weft V2$47,200DeFi ProtocolSpot Price Manipulation—
25 Aug 2026FH Token$20,000TokenSwap Logic Flaw—

US enforcement

DateAgencyStepWhat the document says
24 Aug 2026DOJConvictionA San Francisco man was convicted by a jury of wire fraud for defrauding investors in the Block Bits Capital crypto trading fund.
24 Aug 2026DOJConvictionA jury convicted a Las Vegas business owner of a $24 million crypto mining Ponzi scheme that defrauded at least 400 investors.
24 Aug 2026OFACSanctionOFAC removed Syria's terrorism-sponsor designation and added numerous Iran-related names, some listed with crypto addresses, to the SDN List.

Charges are allegations unless a plea, conviction or settlement is stated.

Sanctions and flagged addresses

  • OFAC named 31 addresses tied to 5 individuals on 24 August 2026.
  • 1 address came off the OFAC list.

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New MiCA licences

Authorised fromFirmCountryRegulator
24 Aug 2026GateHub ExchangeSloveniaSecurities Market Agency (ATVP)

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]]>The week in crypto’s record: 17 August 2026 to 23 August 2026https://bitminer.io/ledger/week/2026-w34/https://bitminer.io/ledger/week/2026-w34/Mon, 24 Aug 2026 06:00:00 GMT$31.4m lost in 9 crypto hacks, the largest KiiChain at $9.7m. In the previous 12 weeks the median was $27.6m a week. 1 US enforcement step on crypto cases.$31.4m lost in 9 crypto hacks, the largest KiiChain at $9.7m. In the previous 12 weeks the median was $27.6m a week. 1 US enforcement step on crypto cases.

Hacks and thefts

DateTargetLostTypeMethodReturned
22 Aug 2026KiiChain$9.7mChainArithmetic Error—
23 Aug 2026TermFinance Vaults$8.5mDeFi ProtocolMalicious Proposal—
22 Aug 2026TAC$7.5mChainWithdrawal Logic Flaw—
19 Aug 2026BounceBit$3.0mChainImproper Access Control—
18 Aug 2026Maya Protocol$1.7mDeFi ProtocolWithdrawal Logic Flaw—
22 Aug 2026The Sandbox$675,000DeFi ProtocolImproper Access Control—
19 Aug 2026Allbridge$191,000DeFi ProtocolBridge Logic Flaw—
23 Aug 2026warp.green$93,000DeFi ProtocolBridge Logic Flaw—
23 Aug 2026Arrakis V1$7,100DeFi ProtocolSpot Price Manipulation—

US enforcement

DateAgencyStepWhat the document says
17 Aug 2026DOJCriminal chargeA Georgia man deported from Fiji faces wire fraud and money laundering charges over an alleged $165 million crypto Ponzi scheme.

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]]>The week in crypto’s record: 10 August 2026 to 16 August 2026https://bitminer.io/ledger/week/2026-w33/https://bitminer.io/ledger/week/2026-w33/Mon, 17 Aug 2026 06:00:00 GMT$3.3m lost in 3 crypto hacks, the largest Harmony Bridge at $3.2m. In the previous 12 weeks the median was $27.6m a week. 3 US enforcement steps on crypto cases.$3.3m lost in 3 crypto hacks, the largest Harmony Bridge at $3.2m. In the previous 12 weeks the median was $27.6m a week. 3 US enforcement steps on crypto cases.

Hacks and thefts

DateTargetLostTypeMethodReturned
11 Aug 2026Harmony Bridge$3.2mChainBridge Logic Flaw—
15 Aug 2026Fox Market$120,000DeFi ProtocolSpot Price Manipulation—
14 Aug 2026Bodega Market$3,600DeFi ProtocolOracle Manipulation—

US enforcement

DateAgencyStepWhat the document says
13 Aug 2026DOJGuilty pleaA Washington State man pleaded guilty to hijacking a Niagara Falls bitcoin mining company's computers to divert bitcoin to himself.
11 Aug 2026SECCivil actionSEC charges Goliath Ventures and its CEO over an alleged $425 million crypto liquidity pool Ponzi scheme; the CEO agreed to a bifurcated settlement.
11 Aug 2026CFTCCivil actionCFTC filed a civil complaint alleging Goliath Ventures and its CEO ran a $397 million crypto trading Ponzi scheme.

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