Crypto Hacks: Surge to $647M in April

Crypto hacks exploded in April 2026, tallying 40 major incidents and draining $647 million—a staggering 1,140% month-over-month surge from March's $52.2 million. Exploits at DriftProtocol and KelpDAO now crash into the top 10 hacks since 2021, underscoring vulnerabilities in DeFi protocols amid rising Bitcoin and BTC market hype. The KelpDAO attacker dumped rsETH into Aave to borrow huge sums, fueling concerns over crypto hacks 2026, DeFi exploit surge, and broader crypto market security risks that echo last year's breaches in liquid staking derivatives.