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It’s no secret that where there’s money, there are people trying to steal it. Crypto is no exception. If anything, the problem’s getting worse. According to Chainalysis, 2025 is shaping up to be the worst year yet for crypto theft, with over $2.17 billion stolen by July alone. That’s already more than all of 2024 — and we’ve still got months to go.
Kadan Stadelmann, CTO at Komodo, put it bluntly: “A 67% rise in wallet drainer attacks tells you everything. Crypto’s still a playground for exploiters.” And when people have to double as detectives just to move funds, mainstream adoption stalls.
Phishing still tops the list. Fake emails, sketchy links, impersonation — it’s all too easy to slip up. Fraser Edwards, CEO of cheqd, pointed out one clever Twitter scam: a fake Calendly link that steals your account the second you “authenticate.” His advice? Triple-check everything.
Then there’s pig butchering. Scammers befriend victims on dating apps, gain trust, then push fake investments. By the time the victim realizes, the money — and the scammer — are long gone. These schemes jumped nearly 40% in revenue last year.
And let’s not forget deepfakes. AI-generated videos of Elon Musk “promising” double-your-money schemes still fool people. Edwards thinks verified data — like cryptographic signatures on photos — could help. Samsung’s even considering baking it into their phones.
Wrench attacks — real-world robberies targeting Bitcoin holders — are rising too. Jameson Lopp, a Bitcoin security expert, tracked over 200 cases, with 30+ in just the first half of 2025. Organized crime’s getting involved, often targeting influencers who flaunt their crypto wealth.
Edwards’ take? “If your net worth is on the blockchain, maybe don’t broadcast it.” Discretion matters.
Maybe. AI’s a double-edged sword. While it powers scams, it could also help detect them. Vladimir Tikhimorov of Algebra Labs believes AI-driven platforms could react to threats in real time, stopping theft before it happens.
But time’s tight. Chainalysis warns 2025 could end with $4.3 billion stolen. Edwards admits solutions exist — reusable KYC, verified identities — but rollout needs to speed up.
For now? Stay skeptical. Check links. Keep a low profile. And remember — if something sounds too good to be true, it probably is.
