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April 4, 2026 11:30 AM UTC

Human Error, Not Hacking, Cited as Top Cause for Crypto Access Loss

The new study reveals that human error, not hacking, is the biggest threat to crypto wealth, with 35% of holders losing access to wallets or accounts. Forgotten passwords, lost seed phrases, and failed 2FA were the main causes, while platform bankruptcies added to losses. The Primary Causes of Asset Loss A new study by Oobit

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