Crypto lost $1.26 billion in hacks while bitcoin bulls enjoyed a monster quarter

House read: the dated crypto print still holds. As-of 2026-10-01 11:30 UTC.

Liquid State·October 1, 2026·1 min read

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House read: the dated crypto print still holds. As-of 2026-10-01 11:30 UTC.

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