Just read something concerning in the current crypto news: robberies of crypto owners have increased by 75% in 2026. These so-called wrench attacks are becoming more frequent, and this is a serious security issue that receives far too little attention.

This is not just a statistic — it involves physical violence against people who own cryptocurrencies. Attackers force their victims to open their wallets and hand over their digital assets. And the numbers show that these assaults are rapidly increasing.

What worries me especially: many in the community underestimate this risk. They focus on hacks and technical security but forget that the biggest threat can sometimes be physical. If your private key only exists in your mind and someone tries to extract it from you with violence, even the best wallet security won't help.

Crypto news coverage on this topic has been rather sparse so far. But we should talk about it — how to protect yourself, how to diversify your assets, how not to look and live like a wealthy crypto owner. This is part of the real security discussion we need to have.

Anyone involved with crypto and holding larger amounts should take this seriously. Crypto news shows a clear trend: more wealth in the industry unfortunately attracts more crime. Stay careful out there.