Crypto crime is evolving fast. While incidents have surged in 2025, global authorities and blockchain firms are stepping up to fight fraud. Can crypto crime disappear within the next 10 years? Experts are debating this.
๐ Crypto Crime in 2025
Over $2.17 billion lost in hacks in the first half of 2025 alone.
North Korean hackers hit Bybit for $1.5 billion, marking one of the largest crypto heists ever.Crypto theft and scams are at record highs, but detection methods are improving.
๐ Fighting Crypto Crime
1. Real Time Response Systems: TRM Labs launched the Beacon Network to track suspicious wallets and prevent fraud in real time.
2. Blockchain Analytics & AI: Chainalysis reports that AI driven scams increased fraud revenue to $12.4 billion, but blockchain analytics are now helping to stop them.
3. Global Legal Cooperation: 24 countries introduced new crypto laws in 2024.
About 60% enforced strict regulations, while 70% started implementing them.
๐ฎ The 2035 Outlook
With continued innovation, blockchain transparency, AI surveillance, and international collaboration, crypto crime could drastically decrease by 2035.
Success depends on global cooperation and constant technological upgrades.