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

Covered by 5 sources See all sources covering this story including Tom's Hardware, Pluralistic (Cory Doctorow)

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Tom's Hardware
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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

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Pluralistic (Cory Doctorow)·

Pluralistic: Hold on for dear life (28 May 2026)

Discussed on Hacker News
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TechRadar
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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

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DSHR's Blog·

Wrench Attacks

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Sherwood News·

Physical attacks on cryptocurrency holders keep ticking up

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