Cryptocurrency Sector Faces 16 Hacks in January 2026, Losses Reach $86.01 Million

In January 2026, the cryptocurrency sector experienced 16 hacking incidents, resulting in total losses of $86.01 million. According to PANews, this represents a slight year-on-year decrease of 1.42% compared to January 2025, which saw losses of $87.25 million. However, there was a significant month-on-month increase of 13.25% from December 2025, when losses amounted to $75.95 million. PeckShield shared this information on the X platform, highlighting the ongoing challenges faced by the cryptocurrency industry in combating cyber threats.