The first half of 2025 sees an uptick in lawsuits in the areas of cryptocurrency and artificial intelligence, contrary to the overall stable trends in other legal categories.
Overall Filing Metrics
In H1 2025, there were 114 new securities lawsuits filed, nearly matching the 115 filed in H2 2024. While overall lawsuit volume remained stable, risk metrics rose, particularly the 'Disclosure Dollar Loss' index increased by 56%.
Rise in Crypto Lawsuits
In H1 2025, six new lawsuits related to cryptocurrencies were filed, which marks a significant increase from seven for the entire 2024. Half of these cases were filed by Burwick Law, including a lawsuit against the Pump.fun platform.
AI-Related Lawsuits
The number of AI-related lawsuits also increased. In H1 2025, twelve such lawsuits were filed, which is significantly higher than the five filed in the prior half-year. These cases typically involve allegations of 'AI washing', where companies exaggerate their AI capabilities.
The rise of lawsuits in the cryptocurrency and AI sectors highlights the pressing attention from investors and advocates striving for accountability as regulatory bodies often struggle with the growing risks.
