In 2025, cryptocurrency faces increasing crime rates. Industry leaders highlight the serious threats to markets and security.
Increase in Cryptocurrency Crime
Mintology CEO Zach Burks refers to the current period as a 'crime season.' Over $2.2 billion have been stolen in 2025, including a $1.5 billion heist by North Korea’s Lazarus Group. Burks noted the meme coin market's 56% crash, as well as Bitcoin's drop from $106,000 to $83,000, expecting further decline.
Challenges of Regulating Crypto Crime
Burks argues that traditional regulators, like the SEC and FCA, are ill-equipped to handle crypto crime, claiming they only add bureaucracy. He suggests revising current approaches to security and regulation.
New Approaches to the Problem
Burks advocates for a decentralized, community-driven approach. Developing a network of tacticians able to track and combat illegal crypto operations is crucial. He emphasizes the importance of this issue not just for private investors but for national security.
Experts believe that new and more effective strategies are required to combat cryptocurrency crime. It's a national security matter demanding rapid response.
