AI lets crypto hackers work at machine speed as billions sit at risk

Crypto is facing a growing security threat as AI systems automate phishing, vulnerability research and credential theft at machine speed, according to security researchers. Recent multibillion-dollar breaches are not all AI-driven, but attackers are already using autonomous tools to compress operations that once required far more time and manpower. For traders, the story highlights persistent operational risk across the sector, though it names no specific assets or exchanges and offers no new incident data.