Crypto crime is getting violent: ‘wrench attacks’ jumped 75% in 2026
Europe now accounts for over 40% of global incidents, with France leading at 19 reported attacks, involving home invasions, kidnappings, and targeted personal threats.
In 2025, crypto crime took a violent turn. Physical attacks aimed at stealing cryptocurrencies, known as wrench attacks, jumped 75% from the previous year, with 72 confirmed incidents worldwide, acc… [+1646 chars]