The $17 Billion Wake-Up Call: Securing Crypto in the Age of AI Scams

The $17 Billion Wake-Up Call: Securing Crypto in the Age of AI Scams

Crypto asset prices and institutional interest hit new highs in 2025, but at the cost of a shadow economy that grew alongside them. The Chainalysis 2026 Crypto Crime Report places the cost of scams and fraud at $17 billion for the year.

Source: HackRead

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13 February 2026

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Age, Artificial Intelligence, Billions, Calls, Cyber Crime

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