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Report: Crypto Holders Lose $30M as Wrench Attacks Spiral Worldwide

Bitcoin.com News·August 6, 2026·1 min read
Report: Crypto Holders Lose $30M as Wrench Attacks Spiral Worldwide

Chainalysis reported that criminals stole over $30 million from crypto holders through wrench attacks in the first half of 2026, putting the year on pace to break 2025's record of $58 million. The term refers to violence targeting crypto holders.

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