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Investor-Led Class Actions in Crypto and AI Near 2024 Totals

Crypto-related lawsuits in the U.S. have surged in 2025, with six cases filed in the first half of the year, approaching the total for all of 2024, highlighting ongoing investor accountability efforts.

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Summary

In the first half of 2025, six crypto-related class-action lawsuits were filed, nearing the total of seven from all of 2024, according to Cornerstone Research. The legal actions targeted various industry players, including cryptocurrency issuers and mining operations. Notably, Burwick Law initiated half of these cases, reflecting a trend of increased investor-led litigation amid reduced regulatory enforcement from agencies like the SEC and DOJ.

Terms & Concepts
  • class-action lawsuit: A legal action filed by a group of people with similar grievances against a defendant, often used to address widespread issues or losses.
  • AI washing: The practice of exaggerating or misrepresenting a company's artificial intelligence capabilities, often leading to legal claims when the truth is revealed.
  • Special Purpose Acquisition Companies (SPACs): Companies formed to raise capital through an initial public offering (IPO) to acquire an existing company, often used as a faster route to public markets.