Home invasions became most common crypto wrench attack in H1 2026: CertiK
Crypto home invasions rose to 20 in H1 2026 from one a year earlier, while France accounted for 33 of 52 verified wrench attacks, according...
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France promises tougher response as crypto wrench attacks hit 77
France averaged nearly three crypto wrench attacks per week this year, with French Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez confirming there were 77 kidnapping, extortion or attempted...
One Indicted Over Crypto ‘Wrench Attack’ in France
In brief A 32-year-old man has been indicted in Nancy over a so-called “wrench attack” targeting a crypto holder. The man was one of three...
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...
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...