Crypto Industry Entering a New Phase of Maturity But with Escalation in Cybercrime - Tekedia

Crypto is entering a more mature phase, with bigger institutions, stronger geopolitical attention, and Bitcoin increasingly viewed as a reserve-like asset.

At the same time, the sector is facing more severe cyber threats, including hacks, DeFi exploits, blockchain bridge attacks, and state-linked campaigns such as North Korean operations.

AI is amplifying criminal tactics through phishing, deepfakes, and fraud, making crypto security harder and faster-moving.

The article also highlights debate over whether governments should work with private offensive cyber firms to disrupt illicit networks, raising regulatory and market-risk questions.