Uploaded February 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 day ago

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Crypto-related violent attacks increased 75% in 2025, with 72 confirmed physical incidents involving coercion, home invasions, kidnappings, and even murder

This isn’t about hacks.
This isn’t about smart contracts.
This is about people being physically targeted for their crypto.

🔹 What are “crypto wrench attacks” and why are they rising
🔹 Why Europe now represents over 40% of global incidents
🔹 Why France is seeing a surge in targeted home invasions
🔹 The dangerous illusion that “all crypto holders are rich”
🔹 And why showing off wealth in this industry may have real-world consequences

The irony?
Many of the attackers are caught quickly. Funds are traceable.
But the damage — physical and psychological — is already done.

This is a wake-up call for the entire industry.

Security in crypto is no longer just digital.
It’s personal.

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