Binance reported that its AI-driven security systems prevented over $10.5 billion in user losses from early 2025 through Q1 2026, intercepting 22.9 million scam and phishing attempts in Q1 2026 alone, safeguarding approximately $1.98 billion. Crypto fraud reached $17 billion in 2025, a 30% increase year-over-year, as AI lowers attack costs—smart contract exploits now cost as little as $1.22 per contract. AI-driven scams now account for 76% of high-severity attacks, using deepfakes, voice cloning, and phishing bots. Binance deployed over 24 AI initiatives and 100+ models by late 2025, with AI powering 57% of fraud controls, reducing card fraud rates by 60-70%. The company also launched Binance AI Pro, which segregates AI-managed funds from user accounts, allowing trading only with no withdrawal access. Recovery efforts recovered $12.8 million across 48,000 cases in 2025 (up 41% YoY) and assisted authorities in confiscating $131 million in illicit funds.

Key facts

• Binance AI blocked $10.5B in fraud from 2025 to Q1 2026, intercepting 22.9M scams in Q1 2026.
• Crypto scams reached $17B in 2025, a 30% increase, with AI lowering attack costs.
• AI-driven scams account for 76% of high-severity attacks, using deepfakes and voice cloning.
• Binance deployed 100+ AI models, with 57% of fraud controls powered by AI.
• Recovered $12.8M in 48,000 cases and assisted in confiscating $131M in illicit funds in 2025.