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...
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...
Three Indicted Over ‘Brazen’ Crypto Wrench Attack Spree in California
In brief Three Tennessee men were indicted by a federal grand jury on conspiracy to commit robbery and kidnapping charges. The charges stem from an...
Three men charged in US over crypto wrench attack spree
US authorities have unsealed an indictment against three men accused of stealing at least $6.5 million in a “violent robbery spree targeting cryptocurrency owners.” The...
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...
France Charges 88, Including Minors, in Crypto ‘Wrench Attack’ Crackdown
In brief France has charged 88 suspects, more than 10 of them minors, across 12 active judicial investigations into violent crypto kidnappings. Six suspects were...
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...
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...