Crypto’s next billion-dollar hacker may move at superhuman speed

The article warns that future large-scale crypto hacks may operate at extremely high speed using automation and AI. Attackers could exploit advanced tools and MEV/front-running techniques to move and extract funds in seconds or milliseconds. The piece highlights the need for improved on-chain detection, smarter contract design, and stronger security at exchanges and bridges to mitigate such fast, automated threats.

High-speed, automated hacks could undermine confidence and liquidity in crypto markets, creating short-term negative effects for digital assets. Direct impacts on FX, gold, and equities are likely limited, hence neutral ratings for those markets.