In the first half of 2025, the U.S. saw a substantial rise in the number of lawsuits against cryptocurrency and artificial intelligence companies, approaching last year's levels.
Lawsuits in the Crypto Sector
In the first half of 2025, six crypto-related lawsuits were filed, nearing the seven recorded in 2024. Half of these new suits targeted crypto issuers, while others involved miners and related sectors.
Increasing Role of AI-Related Lawsuits
While the total number of securities class actions remains stable, the number of AI-related lawsuits reached twelve in the first half of 2025, almost matching the total for all of 2024. The rise is largely attributed to 'AI-washing', where companies exaggerate their AI capabilities.
Situation Analysis
The overall number of lawsuits stands at 114 in the first half of 2025, compared to 115 in the previous half. The increase in lawsuits within the crypto sector and AI indicates ongoing legal action against companies in these fast-evolving fields.
Current data indicates that legal action against cryptocurrency and AI companies remains high, suggesting a growing dissatisfaction among investors and a need for greater transparency in these rapidly developing sectors.
