Skynet 2026 Stablecoin Threat Intelligence Report: $328 Million in Bridge Losses and a $110 Billion Sanctions-Evasion Network Define the Year's Biggest Stablecoin Security Threats

Skynet has released its 2026 Stablecoin Threat Intelligence Report, documenting $328 million in losses from bridge exploits and identifying a $110 billion sanctions-evasion network as the year's most significant stablecoin security threats. The comprehensive analysis combines quantitative data on exploit trends affecting cross-chain bridges, custody systems, and decentralized finance (DeFi) protocol interactions with detailed technical examination of attack vectors and threat patterns. The report includes an in-depth case study on A7A5, providing technical analysis of how threat actors have leveraged stablecoin infrastructure for large-scale financial operations while circumventing traditional security controls. The research highlights critical vulnerabilities in bridge architecture and composability risks within DeFi ecosystems that have enabled these substantial losses and illicit activities throughout 2026.