Crypto scam tactics have become more sophisticated in 2026, making investor protection a key market task. The Crypto Basic reported that crypto scams totalled $14 billion in 2025, up from $9.9 billion in 2024. Impersonation crimes surged 1,400 percent, with pig butchering scams and fake investment platforms cited as major drivers. Risks include phishing, fake tokens, social media impersonation, deepfakes, wallet-draining and malware, while recovery remains difficult after blockchain confirmations.

China\'s top court is reviewing trial standards for disputes involving cryptocurrencies, cross-border finance and artificial intelligence as it overhauls its framework for digital-economy cases. The move is seen as refining judicial criteria for recurring digital-asset disputes under an unchanged ban on crypto trading and mining. The court is also studying protection rules for AI-generated content and data rights. China has reiterated continued restrictions on crypto while accelerating expansion of the state-led digital yuan.