CoinGecko 2026 Cryptocurrency Security Report

Security remains a top priority in the cryptocurrency space, yet security losses continue to climb, with $3.63 billion stolen since 2025. Centralized exchanges are most vulnerable to private key compromise, while decentralized exchanges face threats from smart contract vulnerabilities. Fake user interfaces and malicious integrations have also exacerbated the problem.

Attackers are also rapidly "evolving." From initial individual hackers to organized crime syndicates and state-sponsored hacker groups (including North Korean hackers), they now employ tactics such as mixers, cross-chain bridges, and phased withdrawals to hide their tracks. This report analyzes the evolving threat landscape, covering everything from audit and insurance protocols to the security infrastructure deployed by centralized exchanges like Toobit to protect users.

Here are the four key highlights from CoinGecko's 2026 Cryptocurrency Security Report.

• Since early 2025, crypto platforms have lost over $3.63 billion, primarily due to supply chain attacks, smart contract vulnerabilities, and private key theft;
• Approximately 60% of attacked crypto platforms had completed independent security audits, yet most attacks exceeded the scope of traditional audits;
• Despite the increase in exploit incidents, the effective coverage of crypto insurance platforms has dropped by 20.2%, from $163.2 million to $130.2 million;
• Centralized exchanges have launched protection funds to ensure users are safeguarded in the event of exploits.