There is a lot of illegal behavior in the cryptocurrency market right now, which makes investors very nervous. Mintology CEO Zach Burks calls this time of year “crime season,” in 2025 alone, over $2.2 billion worth of cryptocurrency was stolen during this time. The biggest heist, a $1.5 billion heist by North Korea’s Lazarus Group, has made people even more scared and caused market chaos all over the world. Since governmental inefficiency is still happening, experts say things could worsen, and more sell-offs will likely occur in the next few weeks.
Meme Coins and Bitcoin Hit Hard by Investor Panic
The market for meme coins has dropped by 56% since December, a big result of the rise in cybercrime. Bitcoin has also lost a lot of value. It went from $106,000 to $83,000; some experts think it will go even lower to $72,000. This sharp drop shows investors are getting more worried, and many are now getting ready for a lot of instability over the next six weeks.
Struggle to Combat Crypto Crime
Burks says traditional regulatory bodies like the SEC and FCA are not ready to deal with crypto-related crimes. He says these organizations care more about efficiency than getting back stolen money. Because the industry isn’t working well, criminals can take advantage of holes in the system while authorities are slow to respond. Burks says that people will lose trust in the market if we don’t change how we do things and make them more flexible and autonomous.
Decentralized Cryptosecurity
Burks urges a community-led method of fighting cybercrime. He thinks that businesses should rely on outside experts, like blockchain investigator ZachXBT, who are skilled at tracking illegal transactions. By building a decentralized network of “crypto tacticians,” the community can do more to stop large-scale scams and ensure that lost money is quickly recovered.
Conclusion
Crypto heist is at an all-time high, which is a big problem for the market. Traditional regulators have not worked, and investor trust is still falling. Crypto’s future could be in danger if we don’t move toward a decentralized, security-focused method. As Burks says, it’s no longer just a matter of money; it’s a matter of national security.
