Frank Chaparro: DeFi exploits reached record 92 in second quarter of 2026

Frank Chaparro: DeFi exploits reached record 92 in second quarter of 2026
DeFi exploits set record in Q2 2026

Frank Chaparro reports that, according to DeFiLlama’s hack database, decentralized finance (DeFi) exploits reached a record of 92 incidents in the second quarter of 2026.

This spike highlights the ongoing security challenges facing the DeFi sector as it continues to develop rapidly.

Traditional financial institutions have also expanded digital asset initiatives in recent months. Bank of America appointed Sonali Theisen to oversee its global digital assets platform, with a focus on blockchain and tokenized deposits, according to a previous report. Wells Fargo plans to launch tokenized deposits for corporate clients this fall to allow 24/7 settlements, as detailed in another recent article.

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