Crypto Losses Hit $370M in January 2026, Highest in 11 Months: CertiK
The value of cryptocurrency stolen through exploits and scams surged to $370.3 million in January 2026, marking the highest monthly total in 11 months and a sharp increase from the same period a year earlier, according to data from blockchain security firm CertiK.
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Crypto losses surged to $370.3 million in January, the highest level in 11 months.
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Phishing and social engineering drove most losses, led by a single $284 million scam.
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Exploits continued, with major hacks at Step Finance and Truebit.
CertiK said that while at least 40 exploit and scam incidents were recorded during the month, the bulk of the losses stemmed from a single case.
One victim reportedly lost around $284 million in a large-scale…
