More than $30 million was stolen in violent crypto attacks targeting cryptocurrency holders in the first half of 2026, according to Chainalysis. France has become the top global hotspot for these wrench attacks, physical assaults aimed at stealing digital assets. These attacks, which combine physical violence and cryptocurrency extortion, have increased significantly in recent months. Chainalysis is urging the industry to strengthen security protocols and user protection measures.
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