Crypto exploit losses fell 90% in May to $68M

Created at 1 Jun · 07:11 UTC4 sources↑ Market-relevant3 events

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Crypto exploit losses decreased by 90% in May to $68.3 million, down from $650 million in April. This marks the third month of 2026 with losses under $100 million. Code vulnerabilities were responsible for 66% of losses, with cross-chain bridges accounting for 42%. Approximately $9.4 million was recovered.

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$68.3 millioncrypto exploit losses in May

$650 millioncrypto exploit losses in April

90%decrease in crypto exploit losses from April to May

3months in 2026 with crypto losses under $100 million

$11.5 millionlargest single exploit loss in May (Verus Protocol)

$2.6 millionstolen via phishing attacks in May

$9.4 millionrecovered or returned crypto in May

42%total monthly losses from cross-chain bridges

66%total losses attributed to code vulnerabilities

Who's Involved

CertiK

blockchain security firm reporting on exploit losses

Verus Protocol

victim of an $11.5 million cross-chain bridge exploit

THORChain

victim of a $10.1 million exploit

Crypto exploit losses fell 90% in May to $68M

Crypto exploit losses fell 90% in May to $68M

Crypto exploit losses fell 90% in May to $68M

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Crypto exploit losses fell 90% in May to $68M

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Crypto exploit losses fell 90% in May to $68M

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