I used to think that private key security was enough; now personal safety is the first line of defense.

BlockBeats reports that MARA Holdings’ 2025 fiscal year personal security expenses for CEO Fred Thiel are approximately $4.3 million, of which about $431,000 is for vehicle bulletproof retrofits and security facilities; for CFO Salman Khan, security expenses are approximately $3.9 million, with about $438,000 used for vehicle bulletproofing. With the increase in wrench attacks, security spending for crypto executives has risen significantly. In 2025, there were 72 related coercion incidents worldwide, up 75% year-over-year, with France recording 19 incidents—the highest worldwide.