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Criminal adoption of artificial intelligence tools rose by 40% over the past 12 months, according to the 2026 AI-in-Crime Adoption Index from blockchain intelligence company TRM Labs.
This increase coincides with two major hacks in April that targeted a Solana-based exchange and an Ethereum staking protocol, resulting in a combined loss of $577 million.
The surge in AI-enabled threats has prompted security experts to recommend specific measures for investors to protect their digital assets.
One primary recommendation is to utilize large, regulated domestic exchanges like Coinbase Global rather than offshore venues or self-managed wallet applications.
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