Weekly bug bounty market digest shows $426K in reward cuts across 7 programs, 12 programs closed ($1.9M removed), 4 programs increased rewards (+$957K), and 2 new programs launched.

Security & Exploits · 2026-10-21

Seven bug bounty programs reduced rewards totaling $426K in the week ending October 21, 2026, while twelve programs closed entirely, removing $1.9M in available bounties. Four programs increased rewards by $957K combined, with Cetus Smart Contracts raising its maximum from $300K to $1M, and two new programs launched offering $502K in total rewards. The week also saw six scope expansions and eighteen rescopes across active programs.

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