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'Wrench' attacks against crypto holders appear to be on the rise

·Source: The Record

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Executive Summary

There are more reports than ever before of strong-arm tactics like home invasions and kidnappings against cryptocurrency holders, researchers say.

Analysis

There are more reports than ever before of strong-arm tactics like home invasions and kidnappings against cryptocurrency holders, researchers say.
Source Attribution

Originally published by The Record on Jul 24, 2026.

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