Article – Hugh Grant

In a mature crypto economy, safety isn’t a compliance line item; it is a competitive advantage. The platforms that prove they can defend their users are the ones that will dominate the next cycle.

Illicit activity exacted a heavy financial toll on the crypto sector in 2025. Industry analysis from Chainalysis and TRM Labs pegs the total loss from scams and fraud at an estimated $17 billion for the year.

While protocol exploits usually grab the media attention, the data shows thieves are shifting focus. Instead of cracking code vulnerabilities, they are bypassing technical defenses to target the human element directly.

The Rising Cost of User Error and Cybercrime

Bad actors posing as…