Exchange Hacks By The Numbers
- Over $12 Billion lost to hacks since 2012
- Top 5 hacks: Mt. Gox ($460M), Coincheck ($530M), Bitfinex ($120M), KuCoin ($275M), Cryptopia ($16M)
- 2025 YTD: $550M stolen (+12% YoY)
Major Historic & Recent Exchange Hacks
| Year | Exchange | Amount Lost | Type | Region | News Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Mt. Gox | $460M | Hot Wallet Hack | Japan | Report |
| 2018 | Coincheck | $530M | NEM Wallet Compromise | Japan | News |
| 2016 | Bitfinex | $120M | Multi-Sig Wallet Hack | Hong Kong | News |
| 2020 | KuCoin | $275M | Private Key Leak | Singapore | News |
| 2025 | Bitget | $22M | Phishing/Rug Pool | Korea | News |
Quick Tips: Avoiding Scams and Losses
Never keep large funds on centralized exchanges! Use hardware/self-custody wallets for security.
- Only use regulated, audited exchanges (see Licensed Exchanges)
- Withdraw profits often-don't 'HODL' on trading platforms
- Be wary of phishing and fake support scams
- Check social media for real-time scam alerts/reports
- Track new and ongoing hacks with reputable news portals (RugPedia, CoinDesk, The Block)
Recent News/Current Event Tracker
- 2025 Bitget Pool Phishing ($22M stolen, Korea) - see CryptoNews
- MEXC DDOS Attack (March 2025) - no user funds lost, temporary downtime
- Decentralized exchange exploits at PancakeSwap, Uniswap V3 ($10M hacked in 2025) - see The Block