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UK Crypto Trader Says $800,000 Stolen in Knifepoint Home Invasion

CoinCentral·October 14, 2026·1 min read
UK Crypto Trader Says $800,000 Stolen in Knifepoint Home Invasion

A UK crypto trader says armed intruders stole nearly $800,000 from him at knifepoint. Police have not confirmed the account. Blockchain records show the wallet was emptied 32 minutes after he posted on X. Chainalysis reports criminals stole over $30 million in violent attacks in the first half of 2026, with France as the hotspot.

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