Which Platforms Were Hit Hardest in August’s $163M Crypto Exploits?
Key Insights:
- $163M lost in the crypto market in August, up 15% from July.
- Btcturk hacked again, losses now top $100M.
- Biggest hit: $91.4M from one Bitcoin wallet.
- 16 major exploits show rising crypto security risks.
Crypto investors returned from summer to sobering news: August 2025 saw a sharp uptick in security breaches.
According to blockchain security firm PeckShield, roughly $163 million was stolen in 16 crypto hacks during the month – a 15% jump from July’s $142M total.
The losses were concentrated in a few high-profile incidents spanning exchanges, DeFi protocols and even individual wallets. For comparison, first-half 2025 hacks have already totaled over $2.3 billion.
Biggest Crypto Exploits in August
Key targets in August included both centralized exchanges and DeFi projects. The top five exploits by loss were:
- Individual Bitcoin holder – $91.4M lost...
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