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Add as a preferred source on GoogleViolent Crypto Attacks Reach 46 Incidents Through Late June 2026
The count was 40 at the same point in 2025. Estimated losses exceeded $30 million through mid-2026.
Violent attacks tied to cryptocurrency holders reached 46 incidents through late June 2026, six more than at the same point in 2025, while estimated losses topped $30 million through midyear.
An estimated $58 million was stolen in violent crypto attacks in 2025. The figures cover violence or threats used to force crypto holders to surrender assets.
The tally distinguishes completed thefts from attempted extractions, blocked transfers and recovered funds. These incidents are also known as wrench attacks.
Simon Yoon
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