Cryptocurrency fraud has surged in 2025, reaching an annual scale of at least $14 billion, driven by the use of AI tools. These technologies enable fraudsters to create fake identities and deepfake content, significantly boosting the average earnings per scam. AI-assisted scams now average $3.2 million in losses per incident, compared to $719,000 for non-AI scams, marking a 4.5-fold increase. "Pig butchering" scams have become more prevalent, with criminals using AI to establish emotional connections or pose as investment mentors on social platforms. Victims are then lured into fake crypto trading platforms, resulting in substantial financial losses. The scalability and personalization offered by AI have increased both the success rate and the financial impact of these scams.