Crypto scammers stole a record $14bn in 2025
Losses from voice and identity impersonation schemes surged 1,400%.
Funds stolen via cryptocurrency scams reached a record $14 billion in 2025. With data still arriving, the tally could exceed $17 billion, Chainalysis analysts said.
In our latest 2026 Crypto Crime Report chapter, we examine how crypto scams reached $17 billion in 2025, driven by sophisticated operations using AI, phishing-as-a-service tools, and professional money laundering networks. Our analysis reveals that impersonation scams…
