Crypto Crime Escalates With Kidnappings, Cons and Human Coercion (opens in new tab)

Covered by 5 sources including Tom's Hardware, Pluralistic (Cory Doctorow)

After a year of kidnappings, assaults and armed home invasions targeting cryptocurrency holders, the industry is racing to harden its defenses.

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Covered in 5 articles

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Physical attacks against crypto holders, including kidnap and assault, up 75% in 2025 — 72 confirmed incidents see $41 million lost, real number likely higher

Pluralistic (Cory Doctorow)·

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Forget a simple mugging - report claims physical attacks on major crypto holders is on the rise as 'Whales' are targeted for kidnapping