Why France is now the hotspot for crypto wrench attacks
Crypto wrench attacks in France have become a larger concern after Bitcoin journalist Joe Nakamoto said the country accounts for about 70% of reported physical...
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70% of all crypto wrench attacks happen in France: Report
About 70% of all wrench attacks, physical attacks against crypto holders and their families, carried out in an attempt to steal digital assets, occur in...
Bitcoin miner MARA spent $4.3M on CEO security in 2025 as crypto attacks rise
Bitcoin miner MARA Holdings spent $4.3 million on personal security for CEO Fred Thiel in 2025, including $430,780 to armor a vehicle, as crypto companies...
Nearly $500B in Bitcoin Is Exposed to Future Quantum Computing Attacks: Glassnode
In brief More than 30% of all Bitcoin already has its public key exposed on-chain, making it theoretically vulnerable to a future quantum computer attack....
Crypto wrench attacks push Coinbase security bill to $8.7M
Crypto exchanges and executives are spending more on personal security as kidnappings, home invasions, and “wrench attacks” become a growing risk across the industry. Summary...
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...
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...