A recent hacking incident resulted in a substantial loss for Resolv, with the attacker generating $24 million. This incident is part of a broader trend of cryptocurrency-related hacks and scams. The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has also dropped its case against the founder of BitClout, potentially signaling a shift in the regulatory environment. Furthermore, a global law enforcement crackdown on scams is underway, targeting groups such as the Lazarus hackers. The threat landscape is evolving, with state-aligned activity playing a significant role, as evidenced by the involvement of groups like Lazarus1. This shift from criminal to geopolitical motivations requires a different approach to security. The impact of these events is far-reaching, with companies like BlockFills filing for Chapter 11 and Balancer Labs winding down after a $128 million exploit. So what matters to practitioners is that this changing threat landscape demands a new security playbook that accounts for state-aligned activity.