Europe sees ‘hyperconcentration’ of crypto wrench attacks as losses hit $101M
Estimated losses from global crypto wrench attacks reached $101 million in the first four months of 2026, with most attacks occurring in Europe, according to...
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Quantum attacks could worsen without proof of ownership: Near One
Blockchain protocols preparing for the quantum computing threat should also consider how to quickly verify ownership on the blockchain if funds are stolen, the development...
88 people charged over 12 crypto wrench attacks in France
French law enforcement agencies have been investigating wrench attacks and found that some of the alleged offenders were involved in multiple incidents At least 88...
France charges 88 suspects as crypto wrench attacks surge
French authorities have indicted at least 88 people over alleged wrench attacks targeting crypto owners. Summary French prosecutors charged 88 people, including ten minors, over...
Phishing, deepfakes, supply chain attacks to fuel 2026's biggest crypto hacks: CertiK
Real-time deepfakes, phishing attacks, supply chain compromises and cross-chain vulnerabilities will likely be the root of some of the biggest hacks in 2026, according to...
Coinbase Study Finds Privacy Tools Like Railgun Are Mathematically Safe From Quantum Attacks
study producing major crypto privacy news found that zero-knowledge proof systems including Railgun, PrivacyPools, Aleo, and Aztec are mathematically immune to quantum attacks, because they...
Crypto execs ramp up security as wrench attacks increase
The frequency of kidnap and ransom attempts on prominent cryptocurrency executives has skyrocketed in recent years. Referred to, perhaps crudely, in the crypto community as...