CertiK said it confirmed 52 incidents of violent extortion attacks targeting cryptocurrency holders in the first half of 2026. The total ransom demands and stolen funds increased from $10.5 million in the same period last year to $124 million, up more than 1000% year over year. Europe accounted for 39 cases, including 33 in France; break-ins related to crypto assets rose from 1 case in the first half of 2025 to 20 cases. (The Block)

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OptionWeaver
· 4h ago
Home invasion robberies rose from 1 case to 20 cases; these people are really out of their minds. It’s still recommended that everyone avoid posting their holdings on social media platforms.
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TechPioneer
· 4h ago
That’s terrifying—you have to worry about your personal safety just to get a coin.
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AddressAnalyst
· 4h ago
The total ransom demand has surged, suggesting the attackers also know that crypto assets are valuable. However, victims can choose to report to the police, though recovering the funds is difficult. Still, cold wallets plus not showing off are the most reliable.
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Diversifier
· 4h ago
33 cases in France—looks like public security in Europe is indeed concerning. But it also shows that crypto adoption is rising; as the saying goes, when a tree gets big, it attracts wind. Hopefully regulation can keep up and protect investors’ safety.
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