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Crypto hack in August shook the digital asset industry as hackers stole $163 million across 16 incidents, according to blockchain security firm PeckShield. This marked a sharp jump from July’s $142 million, proving how cyberattacks are becoming more frequent and sophisticated. The largest hit was a $91.4 million theft from multiple anonymous Bitcoin addresses, highlighting that even individual investors remain highly vulnerable.
One of the biggest cases was the hack of Turkey’s leading exchange BtcTurk, which lost $54 million. Shockingly, this was not the first time—the exchange had already lost the same amount in June 2024, pushing its total losses above $100 million in just one year.
CEO Özgür Güneri confirmed unauthorized access was detected, affected wallets were frozen, and investigations with local authorities are ongoing.
Other victims included:
These repeated cases prove how centralized crypto exchanges are a constant target for hackers.
Analysts say the rapid growth of the crypto sector is a key reason for these rising hacks. New platforms and protocols are often launched quickly, skipping proper security audits, which creates easy entry points for attackers.
Human error also plays a big role. Many users still fall victim to phishing scams, weak passwords, and not enabling two-factor authentication, making both exchanges and personal wallets easy targets.
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The hacks weighed on investor confidence. Bitcoin (BTC) dropped 1.23% in the past 24 hours, trading at $107,725.91 with a market cap of $2.15 trillion, according to CoinMarketCap. Over the past week, BTC slipped 4.62%, though it still shows a 2.21% gain in the last 90 days.
Analysts warn that repeated security breaches could slow adoption, even if long-term interest in Bitcoin remains strong.
The $163 million stolen in August is a serious warning sign. Each hack erodes trust, delays adoption, and pressures regulators to enforce stricter rules. Experts call for:
Unless crypto security becomes a top priority alongside innovation, the industry risks letting vulnerabilities overshadow its potential.
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