FINRA Panel Warns of AI-Driven Crypto Scams Targeting Retail Investors
Regulators at the 2025 FINRA Annual Conference highlighted the escalating threat of AI-powered cryptocurrency scams aimed at retail investors. The session, "Mitigating Impacts of Fraud and Scams Targeting Customers," brought together experts including Christine Kieffer of FINRA, who emphasized the growing sophistication of these schemes.
Fraud tactics now leverage artificial intelligence to amplify their reach and credibility, blurring lines between traditional investment fraud and crypto-based exploits. Panelists stressed the need for heightened vigilance as malicious actors exploit emerging technologies to manipulate markets and deceive unsuspecting participants.