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Physical violence targeting cryptocurrency holders escalated sharply in 2025, with wrench attacks surging 75% year over year, according to blockchain security firm CertiK.
This rise marks a critical inflection point in crypto security, where technical safeguards are no longer sufficient against real-world violence.
From Code to Coercion: Wrench Attacks Expose Crypto’s Human Security Gap
A wrench attack is a form of theft in which attackers use physical force or threats to coerce someone into handing over…