According to Michael Bacina (@MikeBacina), the rise of fake developers is creating real security risks for cryptocurrency projects, which could lead to increased vulnerability to hacks and scams across blockchain platforms. Bacina highlights in his May 8, 2025 tweet that identifying and mitigating these threats is critical for traders and investors, as compromised projects can result in sharp price declines and loss of capital (Source: @MikeBacina, Twitter). Vigilance in due diligence and monitoring developer credibility is now essential for protecting portfolio value in the volatile crypto market.

According to The Kobeissi Letter, the largest hack in cryptocurrency history occurred at Bybit in 2025, with $1.5 billion stolen. This surpasses previous significant breaches including the Mt. Gox hack in 2011 where 647,000 BTC were lost, valued at $470 million at the time. Other notable incidents include Bitfinex in 2016 and Coincheck in 2018. These events highlight critical vulnerabilities in crypto exchanges, influencing trading strategies and risk assessments.