Violent attacks targeting cryptocurrency holders are on pace for their worst year on record, with over $30 million stolen during the first half of 2026, according to a Chainalysis report. The firm documented 46 violent crypto attacks between early January and late June 2026. Home invasions now account for 37% of documented incidents, up from 26% in 2023. France has emerged as the epicenter of these attacks with 30 incidents recorded through mid-2026, more than any other country. Attackers use varying laundering techniques, from simple transfers to centralized exchanges to sophisticated methods involving decentralized exchanges, cross-chain bridges, and MEV bots.
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