Crypto Wealth Draws Violence as Attackers Seize $30 Million in 2026

Violent crypto attacks have stolen an estimated $30 million from holders in the first half of 2026. This puts the year on track to surpass 2025's record $58 million total, according to a new Chainalysis report.

The figure counts only successful thefts. France has driven much of the increase, recording 30 known incidents this year and emerging as the leading global hotspot for so-called wrench attacks.

France Emerges as Top Hotspot for Violent Crypto Attacks Worldwide

France recorded only a handful of crypto-related violent incidents before 2025. That number jumped to 19 last year and reached 30 by mid-2026.

Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez previously said that authorities had documented 77 such incidents. He also announced plans for a rapid alert system to protect at-risk figures in the sector.

Investigators trace the surge to a 2024 breach. A French tax official allegedly stole and sold dossiers on high-net-worth holders, including their names, addresses, holdings, and phone numbers.

… Continue reading the full article at the original source below.